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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.70, 1,644.50 and 653.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.70, 1,644.50 and 653.33 is: 901.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.70 : 1,644.50 = 653.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.70/1,644.50 = 653.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.70x = 1,644.50 × 653.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.70x = 1,074,402.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,402.03/1,191.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.57

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