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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.35, 1,454.04 and 805.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.35, 1,454.04 and 805.21 is: 1,110.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.35 : 1,454.04 = 805.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.35/1,454.04 = 805.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.35x = 1,454.04 × 805.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.35x = 1,170,803.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,803.91/1,054.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.45

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