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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.64, 1,446.24 and 655.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.64, 1,446.24 and 655.24 is: 904.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.64 : 1,446.24 = 655.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.64/1,446.24 = 655.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.64x = 1,446.24 × 655.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.64x = 947,634.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,634.30/1,047.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.54

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