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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.96, 1,454.10 and 611.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.96, 1,454.10 and 611.78 is: 844.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.96 : 1,454.10 = 611.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.96/1,454.10 = 611.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.96x = 1,454.10 × 611.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.96x = 889,589.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,589.30/1,053.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.04

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