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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.76, 1,545.28 and 654.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.76, 1,545.28 and 654.01 is: 902.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.76 : 1,545.28 = 654.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.76/1,545.28 = 654.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.76x = 1,545.28 × 654.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.76x = 1,010,623.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,623.07/1,119.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.54

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