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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.20, 1,348.80 and 653.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.20, 1,348.80 and 653.70 is: 978.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.20 : 1,348.80 = 653.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.20/1,348.80 = 653.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.20x = 1,348.80 × 653.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.20x = 881,710.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,710.56/901.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.37

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