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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.67, 2,854.04 and 653.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.67, 2,854.04 and 653.55 is: 980.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.67 : 2,854.04 = 653.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.67/2,854.04 = 653.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.67x = 2,854.04 × 653.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.67x = 1,865,257.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,257.84/1,902.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.34

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