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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.11, 1,481.17 and 653.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.11, 1,481.17 and 653.75 is: 902.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.11 : 1,481.17 = 653.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.11/1,481.17 = 653.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.11x = 1,481.17 × 653.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.11x = 968,307.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,307.48/1,073.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.34

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