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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.33, 1,546.37 and 654.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.33, 1,546.37 and 654.67 is: 903.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.33 : 1,546.37 = 654.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.33/1,546.37 = 654.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.33x = 1,546.37 × 654.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.33x = 1,012,362.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,362.05/1,120.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.63

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