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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.30, 1,546.77 and 655.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.30, 1,546.77 and 655.46 is: 904.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.30 : 1,546.77 = 655.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.30/1,546.77 = 655.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.30x = 1,546.77 × 655.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.30x = 1,013,845.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,845.86/1,121.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.17

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