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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.02, 1,454.34 and 661.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.02, 1,454.34 and 661.59 is: 912.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.02 : 1,454.34 = 661.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.02/1,454.34 = 661.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.02x = 1,454.34 × 661.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.02x = 962,176.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,176.80/1,054.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.86

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