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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.25, 1,416.65 and 653.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.25, 1,416.65 and 653.84 is: 901.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.25 : 1,416.65 = 653.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.25/1,416.65 = 653.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.25x = 1,416.65 × 653.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.25x = 926,252.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,252.08/1,027.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.69

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