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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.28, 1,454.88 and 612.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.28, 1,454.88 and 612.17 is: 844.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.28 : 1,454.88 = 612.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.28/1,454.88 = 612.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.28x = 1,454.88 × 612.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.28x = 890,626.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,626.62/1,054.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.78

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