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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.91, 1,552.39 and 652.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.91, 1,552.39 and 652.91 is: 901.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.91 : 1,552.39 = 652.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.91/1,552.39 = 652.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.91x = 1,552.39 × 652.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.91x = 1,013,561.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,561.56/1,124.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.02

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