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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.48, 1,554.06 and 654.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.48, 1,554.06 and 654.34 is: 902.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.48 : 1,554.06 = 654.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.48/1,554.06 = 654.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.48x = 1,554.06 × 654.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.48x = 1,016,883.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,883.62/1,126.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.71

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