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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.93, 1,520.88 and 653.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.93, 1,520.88 and 653.90 is: 902.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.93 : 1,520.88 = 653.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.93/1,520.88 = 653.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.93x = 1,520.88 × 653.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.93x = 994,497.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,497.65/1,101.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.51

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