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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.64, 1,455.41 and 612.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.64, 1,455.41 and 612.81 is: 845.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.64 : 1,455.41 = 612.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.64/1,455.41 = 612.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.64x = 1,455.41 × 612.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.64x = 891,886.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,886.74/1,054.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.68

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