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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.17, 1,445.10 and 654.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.17, 1,445.10 and 654.32 is: 902.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.17 : 1,445.10 = 654.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.17/1,445.10 = 654.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.17x = 1,445.10 × 654.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.17x = 945,557.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,557.83/1,047.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.96

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