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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.84, 1,444.59 and 654.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.84, 1,444.59 and 654.08 is: 902.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.84 : 1,444.59 = 654.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.84/1,444.59 = 654.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.84x = 1,444.59 × 654.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.84x = 944,870.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,870.20/1,046.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.60

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