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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.53, 1,454.81 and 705.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.53, 1,454.81 and 705.33 is: 973.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.53 : 1,454.81 = 705.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.53/1,454.81 = 705.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.53x = 1,454.81 × 705.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.53x = 1,026,117.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,117.61/1,054.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.06

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