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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.49, 1,544.50 and 653.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.49, 1,544.50 and 653.74 is: 901.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.49 : 1,544.50 = 653.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.49/1,544.50 = 653.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.49x = 1,544.50 × 653.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.49x = 1,009,695.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,695.93/1,119.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.93

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