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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.40, 1,454.67 and 855.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.40, 1,454.67 and 855.14 is: 1,179.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.40 : 1,454.67 = 855.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.40/1,454.67 = 855.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.40x = 1,454.67 × 855.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.40x = 1,243,946.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,946.50/1,054.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.77

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