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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.73, 1,444.05 and 653.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.73, 1,444.05 and 653.88 is: 902.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.73 : 1,444.05 = 653.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.73/1,444.05 = 653.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.73x = 1,444.05 × 653.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.73x = 944,235.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,235.41/1,046.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.08

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