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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.79, 1,444.77 and 653.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.79, 1,444.77 and 653.58 is: 902.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.79 : 1,444.77 = 653.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.79/1,444.77 = 653.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.79x = 1,444.77 × 653.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.79x = 944,272.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,272.78/1,046.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.07

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