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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.42, 1,446.05 and 654.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.42, 1,446.05 and 654.98 is: 904.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.42 : 1,446.05 = 654.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.42/1,446.05 = 654.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.42x = 1,446.05 × 654.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.42x = 947,128.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,128.24/1,047.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.25

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