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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.89, 1,445.34 and 654.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.89, 1,445.34 and 654.45 is: 903.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.89 : 1,445.34 = 654.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.89/1,445.34 = 654.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.89x = 1,445.34 × 654.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.89x = 945,892.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,892.26/1,046.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.53

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