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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.63, 1,552.19 and 652.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.63, 1,552.19 and 652.85 is: 901.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.63 : 1,552.19 = 652.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.63/1,552.19 = 652.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.63x = 1,552.19 × 652.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.63x = 1,013,336.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,336.22/1,124.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.04

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