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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.38, 2,076.12 and 653.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.38, 2,076.12 and 653.49 is: 980.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.38 : 2,076.12 = 653.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.38/2,076.12 = 653.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.38x = 2,076.12 × 653.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.38x = 1,356,723.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,723.66/1,384.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.02

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