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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.44, 1,543.86 and 653.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.44, 1,543.86 and 653.08 is: 901.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.44 : 1,543.86 = 653.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.44/1,543.86 = 653.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.44x = 1,543.86 × 653.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.44x = 1,008,264.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,264.09/1,118.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.49

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