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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.19, 1,552.73 and 653.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.19, 1,552.73 and 653.05 is: 901.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.19 : 1,552.73 = 653.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.19/1,552.73 = 653.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.19x = 1,552.73 × 653.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.19x = 1,014,002.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,002.56/1,125.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.19

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