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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.96, 1,451.22 and 858.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.96, 1,451.22 and 858.04 is: 1,180.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.96 : 1,451.22 = 858.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.96/1,451.22 = 858.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.96x = 1,451.22 × 858.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.96x = 1,245,204.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,204.81/1,054.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.33

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