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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.66, 1,455.92 and 612.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.66, 1,455.92 and 612.47 is: 845.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.66 : 1,455.92 = 612.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.66/1,455.92 = 612.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.66x = 1,455.92 × 612.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.66x = 891,707.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,707.32/1,054.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.49

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