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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.23, 1,397.03 and 619.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.23, 1,397.03 and 619.47 is: 854.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.23 : 1,397.03 = 619.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.23/1,397.03 = 619.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.23x = 1,397.03 × 619.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.23x = 865,415.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,415.08/1,012.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.96

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