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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.04, 2,074.44 and 653.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.04, 2,074.44 and 653.06 is: 978.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.04 : 2,074.44 = 653.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.04/2,074.44 = 653.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.04x = 2,074.44 × 653.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.04x = 1,354,733.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,733.79/1,385.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.12

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