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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.71, 1,455.62 and 635.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.71, 1,455.62 and 635.20 is: 876.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.71 : 1,455.62 = 635.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.71/1,455.62 = 635.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.71x = 1,455.62 × 635.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.71x = 924,606.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,606.65/1,054.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.64

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