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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.79, 1,552.16 and 652.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.79, 1,552.16 and 652.66 is: 900.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.79 : 1,552.16 = 652.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.79/1,552.16 = 652.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.79x = 1,552.16 × 652.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.79x = 1,013,030.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,030.50/1,124.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.64

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