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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.03, 1,131.40 and 653.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.03, 1,131.40 and 653.03 is: 902.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.03 : 1,131.40 = 653.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.03/1,131.40 = 653.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.03x = 1,131.40 × 653.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.03x = 738,838.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,838.14/819.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.09

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