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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.94, 2,076.03 and 653.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.94, 2,076.03 and 653.22 is: 979.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.94 : 2,076.03 = 653.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.94/2,076.03 = 653.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.94x = 2,076.03 × 653.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.94x = 1,356,095.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,095.57/1,384.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.17

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