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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.67, 1,953.64 and 653.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.67, 1,953.64 and 653.23 is: 979.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.67 : 1,953.64 = 653.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.67/1,953.64 = 653.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.67x = 1,953.64 × 653.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.67x = 1,276,176.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,176.26/1,302.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.66

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