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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.01, 1,542.86 and 652.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.01, 1,542.86 and 652.26 is: 900.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.01 : 1,542.86 = 652.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.01/1,542.86 = 652.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.01x = 1,542.86 × 652.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.01x = 1,006,345.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,345.86/1,118.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.12

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