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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.69, 1,552.23 and 652.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.69, 1,552.23 and 652.60 is: 900.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.69 : 1,552.23 = 652.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.69/1,552.23 = 652.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.69x = 1,552.23 × 652.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.69x = 1,012,974.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,974.27/1,124.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.67

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