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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.11, 1,454.49 and 612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.11, 1,454.49 and 612 is: 844.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.11 : 1,454.49 = 612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.11/1,454.49 = 612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.11x = 1,454.49 × 612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.11x = 890,147.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,147.88/1,054.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.45

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