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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.52, 2,076.05 and 653.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.52, 2,076.05 and 653.90 is: 980.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.52 : 2,076.05 = 653.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.52/2,076.05 = 653.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.52x = 2,076.05 × 653.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.52x = 1,357,520.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,520.35/1,384.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.50

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