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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.68, 1,543.80 and 653.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.68, 1,543.80 and 653.20 is: 901.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.68 : 1,543.80 = 653.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.68/1,543.80 = 653.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.68x = 1,543.80 × 653.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.68x = 1,008,410.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,410.16/1,118.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.43

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