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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.53, 1,445.60 and 654.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.53, 1,445.60 and 654.79 is: 903.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.53 : 1,445.60 = 654.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.53/1,445.60 = 654.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.53x = 1,445.60 × 654.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.53x = 946,557.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,557.20/1,047.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.61

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