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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.79, 1,455.70 and 606.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.79, 1,455.70 and 606.80 is: 837.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.79 : 1,455.70 = 606.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.79/1,455.70 = 606.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.79x = 1,455.70 × 606.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.79x = 883,318.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,318.30/1,054.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.43

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