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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.97, 2,712.36 and 653.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.97, 2,712.36 and 653.72 is: 980.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.97 : 2,712.36 = 653.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.97/2,712.36 = 653.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.97x = 2,712.36 × 653.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.97x = 1,773,123.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,123.04/1,807.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.73

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