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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.98, 1,444.26 and 653.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.98, 1,444.26 and 653.86 is: 901.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.98 : 1,444.26 = 653.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.98/1,444.26 = 653.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.98x = 1,444.26 × 653.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.98x = 944,343.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,343.84/1,046.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.97

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