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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.25, 1,544.57 and 653.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.25, 1,544.57 and 653.50 is: 901.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.25 : 1,544.57 = 653.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.25/1,544.57 = 653.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.25x = 1,544.57 × 653.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.25x = 1,009,376.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,376.50/1,119.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.83

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