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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.26, 1,546.11 and 654.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.26, 1,546.11 and 654.51 is: 903.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.26 : 1,546.11 = 654.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.26/1,546.11 = 654.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.26x = 1,546.11 × 654.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.26x = 1,011,944.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,944.46/1,120.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.31

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