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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119, 1,544.28 and 653.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119, 1,544.28 and 653.52 is: 901.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119 : 1,544.28 = 653.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119/1,544.28 = 653.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119x = 1,544.28 × 653.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119x = 1,009,217.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,217.87/1,119
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.89

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