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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.36, 2,076.68 and 653.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.36, 2,076.68 and 653.74 is: 980.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.36 : 2,076.68 = 653.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.36/2,076.68 = 653.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.36x = 2,076.68 × 653.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.36x = 1,357,608.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,608.78/1,384.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.68

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