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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.78, 1,673.11 and 653.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.78, 1,673.11 and 653.67 is: 980.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.78 : 1,673.11 = 653.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.78/1,673.11 = 653.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.78x = 1,673.11 × 653.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.78x = 1,093,661.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,661.81/1,115.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.18

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