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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.46, 1,553.11 and 653.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.46, 1,553.11 and 653.33 is: 901.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.46 : 1,553.11 = 653.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.46/1,553.11 = 653.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.46x = 1,553.11 × 653.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.46x = 1,014,693.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,693.36/1,125.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.58

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