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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.53, 1,443.45 and 653.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.53, 1,443.45 and 653.77 is: 901.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.53 : 1,443.45 = 653.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.53/1,443.45 = 653.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.53x = 1,443.45 × 653.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.53x = 943,684.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,684.31/1,046.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.73

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