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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.08, 1,544.56 and 653.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.08, 1,544.56 and 653.42 is: 901.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.08 : 1,544.56 = 653.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.08/1,544.56 = 653.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.08x = 1,544.56 × 653.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.08x = 1,009,246.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,246.40/1,119.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.85

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