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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.74, 1,480.62 and 653.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.74, 1,480.62 and 653.24 is: 901.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.74 : 1,480.62 = 653.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.74/1,480.62 = 653.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.74x = 1,480.62 × 653.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.74x = 967,191.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,191.89/1,072.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.60

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