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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.81, 1,455.66 and 612.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.81, 1,455.66 and 612.75 is: 845.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.81 : 1,455.66 = 612.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.81/1,455.66 = 612.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.81x = 1,455.66 × 612.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.81x = 891,955.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,955.67/1,054.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.61

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