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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.38, 1,455.09 and 612.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.38, 1,455.09 and 612.19 is: 844.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.38 : 1,455.09 = 612.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.38/1,455.09 = 612.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.38x = 1,455.09 × 612.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.38x = 890,791.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,791.55/1,054.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.85

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