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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.32, 1,663.33 and 653.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.32, 1,663.33 and 653.32 is: 901.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.32 : 1,663.33 = 653.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.32/1,663.33 = 653.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.32x = 1,663.33 × 653.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.32x = 1,086,686.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,686.76/1,205.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.58

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