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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.48, 1,455.52 and 661.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.48, 1,455.52 and 661.74 is: 913.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.48 : 1,455.52 = 661.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.48/1,455.52 = 661.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.48x = 1,455.52 × 661.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.48x = 963,175.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,175.80/1,054.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.41

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