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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.31, 1,397.02 and 619.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.31, 1,397.02 and 619.55 is: 855.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.31 : 1,397.02 = 619.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.31/1,397.02 = 619.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.31x = 1,397.02 × 619.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.31x = 865,523.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,523.74/1,012.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.00

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