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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.62, 1,455.39 and 612.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.62, 1,455.39 and 612.60 is: 845.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.62 : 1,455.39 = 612.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.62/1,455.39 = 612.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.62x = 1,455.39 × 612.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.62x = 891,571.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,571.91/1,054.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.40

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