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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.30, 1,545.78 and 654.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.30, 1,545.78 and 654.55 is: 903.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.30 : 1,545.78 = 654.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.30/1,545.78 = 654.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.30x = 1,545.78 × 654.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.30x = 1,011,790.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,790.30/1,120.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.14

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