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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.25, 1,663.26 and 653.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.25, 1,663.26 and 653.25 is: 901.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.25 : 1,663.26 = 653.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.25/1,663.26 = 653.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.25x = 1,663.26 × 653.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.25x = 1,086,524.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,524.60/1,205.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.49

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