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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.72, 2,020.70 and 653.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.72, 2,020.70 and 653.01 is: 979.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.72 : 2,020.70 = 653.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.72/2,020.70 = 653.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.72x = 2,020.70 × 653.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.72x = 1,319,534.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,534.04/1,347.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.09

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