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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.63, 1,954.53 and 654.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.63, 1,954.53 and 654.01 is: 980.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.63 : 1,954.53 = 654.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.63/1,954.53 = 654.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.63x = 1,954.53 × 654.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.63x = 1,278,277.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,277.28/1,303.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.55

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