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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.57, 1,445.04 and 653.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.57, 1,445.04 and 653.91 is: 902.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.57 : 1,445.04 = 653.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.57/1,445.04 = 653.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.57x = 1,445.04 × 653.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.57x = 944,920.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,920.69/1,047.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.02

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