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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.35, 1,554.21 and 654.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.35, 1,554.21 and 654.24 is: 902.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.35 : 1,554.21 = 654.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.35/1,554.21 = 654.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.35x = 1,554.21 × 654.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.35x = 1,016,826.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,826.35/1,126.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.76

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