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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.14, 1,445.55 and 654.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.14, 1,445.55 and 654.74 is: 903.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.14 : 1,445.55 = 654.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.14/1,445.55 = 654.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.14x = 1,445.55 × 654.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.14x = 946,459.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,459.41/1,047.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.85

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