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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.17, 1,663.14 and 653.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.17, 1,663.14 and 653.17 is: 901.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.17 : 1,663.14 = 653.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.17/1,663.14 = 653.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.17x = 1,663.14 × 653.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.17x = 1,086,313.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,313.15/1,205.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.38

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