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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.61, 1,455.52 and 634.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.61, 1,455.52 and 634.97 is: 876.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.61 : 1,455.52 = 634.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.61/1,455.52 = 634.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.61x = 1,455.52 × 634.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.61x = 924,208.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,208.36/1,054.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.35

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