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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.72, 1,543.68 and 653.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.72, 1,543.68 and 653.12 is: 901.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.72 : 1,543.68 = 653.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.72/1,543.68 = 653.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.72x = 1,543.68 × 653.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.72x = 1,008,208.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,208.28/1,118.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.22

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