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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.40, 1,454.90 and 661.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.40, 1,454.90 and 661.95 is: 913.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.40 : 1,454.90 = 661.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.40/1,454.90 = 661.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.40x = 1,454.90 × 661.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.40x = 963,067.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,067.75/1,054.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.38

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