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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.83, 1,546.17 and 654.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.83, 1,546.17 and 654.81 is: 903.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.83 : 1,546.17 = 654.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.83/1,546.17 = 654.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.83x = 1,546.17 × 654.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.83x = 1,012,453.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,453.08/1,120.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.30

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