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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.64, 1,481.86 and 654.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.64, 1,481.86 and 654.13 is: 902.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.64 : 1,481.86 = 654.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.64/1,481.86 = 654.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.64x = 1,481.86 × 654.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.64x = 969,329.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,329.08/1,073.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.84

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