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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.75, 1,553.61 and 653.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.75, 1,553.61 and 653.67 is: 902.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.75 : 1,553.61 = 653.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.75/1,553.61 = 653.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.75x = 1,553.61 × 653.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.75x = 1,015,548.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,548.25/1,125.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.11

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