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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.17, 1,954.39 and 653.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.17, 1,954.39 and 653.73 is: 980.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.17 : 1,954.39 = 653.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.17/1,954.39 = 653.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.17x = 1,954.39 × 653.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.17x = 1,277,643.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,643.37/1,303.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.41

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