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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.38, 1,455.26 and 661.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.38, 1,455.26 and 661.12 is: 912.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.38 : 1,455.26 = 661.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.38/1,455.26 = 661.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.38x = 1,455.26 × 661.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.38x = 962,101.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,101.49/1,054.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.48

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