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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.71, 1,455.32 and 634.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.71, 1,455.32 and 634.96 is: 876.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.71 : 1,455.32 = 634.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.71/1,455.32 = 634.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.71x = 1,455.32 × 634.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.71x = 924,062.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,062.71/1,054.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.13

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