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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.23, 1,454.84 and 612.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.23, 1,454.84 and 612.39 is: 845.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.23 : 1,454.84 = 612.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.23/1,454.84 = 612.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.23x = 1,454.84 × 612.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.23x = 890,929.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,929.47/1,054.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.10

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