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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.40, 1,454.61 and 661.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.40, 1,454.61 and 661.10 is: 912.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.40 : 1,454.61 = 661.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.40/1,454.61 = 661.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.40x = 1,454.61 × 661.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.40x = 961,642.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,642.67/1,053.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.89

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