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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.38, 1,454.48 and 634.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.38, 1,454.48 and 634.52 is: 875.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.38 : 1,454.48 = 634.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.38/1,454.48 = 634.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.38x = 1,454.48 × 634.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.38x = 922,896.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,896.65/1,054.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.30

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