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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.83, 1,967.24 and 653.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.83, 1,967.24 and 653.49 is: 979.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.83 : 1,967.24 = 653.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.83/1,967.24 = 653.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.83x = 1,967.24 × 653.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.83x = 1,285,575.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,575.16/1,311.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.98

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