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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.90, 1,480.44 and 653.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.90, 1,480.44 and 653.59 is: 901.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.90 : 1,480.44 = 653.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.90/1,480.44 = 653.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.90x = 1,480.44 × 653.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.90x = 967,600.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,600.78/1,072.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.86

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