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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.90, 1,444.26 and 653.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.90, 1,444.26 and 653.59 is: 902.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.90 : 1,444.26 = 653.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.90/1,444.26 = 653.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.90x = 1,444.26 × 653.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.90x = 943,953.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,953.89/1,045.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.53

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