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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.56, 1,446.82 and 654.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.56, 1,446.82 and 654.92 is: 904.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.56 : 1,446.82 = 654.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.56/1,446.82 = 654.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.56x = 1,446.82 × 654.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.56x = 947,551.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,551.35/1,047.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.53

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