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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.94, 1,446.26 and 654.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.94, 1,446.26 and 654.89 is: 903.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.94 : 1,446.26 = 654.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.94/1,446.26 = 654.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.94x = 1,446.26 × 654.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.94x = 947,130.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,130.71/1,047.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.80

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