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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.10, 1,444.56 and 653.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.10, 1,444.56 and 653.90 is: 902.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.10 : 1,444.56 = 653.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.10/1,444.56 = 653.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.10x = 1,444.56 × 653.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.10x = 944,597.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,597.78/1,047.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.11

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