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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.20, 1,396.83 and 619.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.20, 1,396.83 and 619.17 is: 854.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.20 : 1,396.83 = 619.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.20/1,396.83 = 619.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.20x = 1,396.83 × 619.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.20x = 864,875.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,875.23/1,012.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.45

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