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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.06, 1,552.38 and 653.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.06, 1,552.38 and 653.04 is: 901.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.06 : 1,552.38 = 653.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.06/1,552.38 = 653.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.06x = 1,552.38 × 653.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.06x = 1,013,766.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,766.24/1,125.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.08

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