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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.99, 1,446.38 and 654.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.99, 1,446.38 and 654.81 is: 903.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.99 : 1,446.38 = 654.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.99/1,446.38 = 654.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.99x = 1,446.38 × 654.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.99x = 947,104.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,104.09/1,047.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.73

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