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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.83, 1,545.68 and 654.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.83, 1,545.68 and 654.17 is: 902.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.83 : 1,545.68 = 654.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.83/1,545.68 = 654.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.83x = 1,545.68 × 654.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.83x = 1,011,134.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,134.21/1,119.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.94

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