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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.26, 1,545.94 and 654.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.26, 1,545.94 and 654.50 is: 903.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.26 : 1,545.94 = 654.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.26/1,545.94 = 654.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.26x = 1,545.94 × 654.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.26x = 1,011,817.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,817.73/1,120.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.20

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