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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.47, 2,023.99 and 655.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.47, 2,023.99 and 655.52 is: 983.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.47 : 2,023.99 = 655.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.47/2,023.99 = 655.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.47x = 2,023.99 × 655.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.47x = 1,326,754.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,754.17/1,348.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.90

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