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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.82, 1,454.09 and 634.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.82, 1,454.09 and 634.07 is: 874.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.82 : 1,454.09 = 634.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.82/1,454.09 = 634.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.82x = 1,454.09 × 634.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.82x = 921,994.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,994.85/1,053.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.91

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