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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.62, 1,554.73 and 654.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.62, 1,554.73 and 654.78 is: 903.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.62 : 1,554.73 = 654.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.62/1,554.73 = 654.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.62x = 1,554.73 × 654.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.62x = 1,018,006.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,006.11/1,126.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.59

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