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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.28, 1,444.70 and 654.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.28, 1,444.70 and 654.54 is: 902.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.28 : 1,444.70 = 654.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.28/1,444.70 = 654.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.28x = 1,444.70 × 654.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.28x = 945,613.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,613.94/1,047.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.92

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