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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.99, 2,076.59 and 654.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.99, 2,076.59 and 654.09 is: 981.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.99 : 2,076.59 = 654.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.99/2,076.59 = 654.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.99x = 2,076.59 × 654.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.99x = 1,358,276.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,276.75/1,383.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.42

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