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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.02, 1,544.26 and 653.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.02, 1,544.26 and 653.26 is: 901.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.02 : 1,544.26 = 653.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.02/1,544.26 = 653.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.02x = 1,544.26 × 653.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.02x = 1,008,803.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,803.29/1,119.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.51

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