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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.03, 1,635.31 and 653.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.03, 1,635.31 and 653.89 is: 902.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.03 : 1,635.31 = 653.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.03/1,635.31 = 653.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.03x = 1,635.31 × 653.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.03x = 1,069,312.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,312.86/1,185.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.35

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