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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.69, 1,954.62 and 653.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.69, 1,954.62 and 653.98 is: 980.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.69 : 1,954.62 = 653.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.69/1,954.62 = 653.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.69x = 1,954.62 × 653.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.69x = 1,278,282.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,282.39/1,303.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.51

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