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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.75, 1,543.97 and 653.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.75, 1,543.97 and 653.09 is: 901.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.75 : 1,543.97 = 653.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.75/1,543.97 = 653.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.75x = 1,543.97 × 653.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.75x = 1,008,348.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,348.10/1,118.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.32

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