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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.81, 2,021.69 and 654.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.81, 2,021.69 and 654.53 is: 981.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.81 : 2,021.69 = 654.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.81/2,021.69 = 654.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.81x = 2,021.69 × 654.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.81x = 1,323,243.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,243.37/1,347.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.77

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