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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.49, 2,090.28 and 653.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.49, 2,090.28 and 653.72 is: 979.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.49 : 2,090.28 = 653.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.49/2,090.28 = 653.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.49x = 2,090.28 × 653.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.49x = 1,366,459.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,459.76/1,394.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.90

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