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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.16, 1,552.80 and 653.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.16, 1,552.80 and 653.33 is: 901.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.16 : 1,552.80 = 653.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.16/1,552.80 = 653.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.16x = 1,552.80 × 653.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.16x = 1,014,490.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,490.72/1,125.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.64

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