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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.67, 1,455.42 and 612.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.67, 1,455.42 and 612.57 is: 845.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.67 : 1,455.42 = 612.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.67/1,455.42 = 612.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.67x = 1,455.42 × 612.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.67x = 891,546.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,546.63/1,054.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.34

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