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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.13, 1,444.48 and 654.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.13, 1,444.48 and 654.38 is: 902.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.13 : 1,444.48 = 654.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.13/1,444.48 = 654.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.13x = 1,444.48 × 654.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.13x = 945,239.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,239.06/1,047.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.70

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