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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.03, 1,552.42 and 653.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.03, 1,552.42 and 653.07 is: 901.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.03 : 1,552.42 = 653.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.03/1,552.42 = 653.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.03x = 1,552.42 × 653.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.03x = 1,013,838.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,838.93/1,125.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.17

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