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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.18, 1,396.56 and 619.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.18, 1,396.56 and 619.06 is: 854.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.18 : 1,396.56 = 619.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.18/1,396.56 = 619.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.18x = 1,396.56 × 619.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.18x = 864,554.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,554.43/1,012.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.15

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