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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.42, 1,553.16 and 653.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.42, 1,553.16 and 653.47 is: 901.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.42 : 1,553.16 = 653.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.42/1,553.16 = 653.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.42x = 1,553.16 × 653.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.42x = 1,014,938.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,938.36/1,125.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.83

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