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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.96, 1,455.16 and 661.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.96, 1,455.16 and 661.64 is: 912.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.96 : 1,455.16 = 661.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.96/1,455.16 = 661.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.96x = 1,455.16 × 661.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.96x = 962,792.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,792.06/1,054.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.63

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