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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.36, 1,446.08 and 654.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.36, 1,446.08 and 654.56 is: 903.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.36 : 1,446.08 = 654.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.36/1,446.08 = 654.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.36x = 1,446.08 × 654.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.36x = 946,546.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,546.12/1,047.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.74

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