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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.03, 1,481.43 and 654.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.03, 1,481.43 and 654.09 is: 902.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.03 : 1,481.43 = 654.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.03/1,481.43 = 654.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.03x = 1,481.43 × 654.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.03x = 968,988.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,988.55/1,074.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.20

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