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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.96, 2,074.11 and 653.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.96, 2,074.11 and 653.74 is: 979.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.96 : 2,074.11 = 653.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.96/2,074.11 = 653.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.96x = 2,074.11 × 653.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.96x = 1,355,928.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,928.67/1,383.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.75

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