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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.96, 1,396.62 and 619.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.96, 1,396.62 and 619.08 is: 854.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.96 : 1,396.62 = 619.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.96/1,396.62 = 619.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.96x = 1,396.62 × 619.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.96x = 864,619.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,619.51/1,011.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.40

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