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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.34, 1,554.39 and 654.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.34, 1,554.39 and 654.23 is: 902.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.34 : 1,554.39 = 654.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.34/1,554.39 = 654.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.34x = 1,554.39 × 654.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.34x = 1,016,924.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,924.68/1,126.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.86

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