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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.89, 1,555.07 and 654.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.89, 1,555.07 and 654.72 is: 903.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.89 : 1,555.07 = 654.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.89/1,555.07 = 654.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.89x = 1,555.07 × 654.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.89x = 1,018,132.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,132.16/1,126.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.49

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