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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.32, 1,455.27 and 612.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.32, 1,455.27 and 612.42 is: 845.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.32 : 1,455.27 = 612.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.32/1,455.27 = 612.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.32x = 1,455.27 × 612.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.32x = 891,236.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,236.45/1,054.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.32

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