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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.06, 1,672.92 and 653.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.06, 1,672.92 and 653.46 is: 979.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.06 : 1,672.92 = 653.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.06/1,672.92 = 653.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.06x = 1,672.92 × 653.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.06x = 1,093,186.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,186.30/1,116.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.50

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