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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.95, 1,520.72 and 653.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.95, 1,520.72 and 653.82 is: 902.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.95 : 1,520.72 = 653.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.95/1,520.72 = 653.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.95x = 1,520.72 × 653.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.95x = 994,282.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,282.86/1,101.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.29

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