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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.50, 1,397.25 and 619.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.50, 1,397.25 and 619.83 is: 855.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.50 : 1,397.25 = 619.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.50/1,397.25 = 619.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.50x = 1,397.25 × 619.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.50x = 866,057.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,057.47/1,012.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.37

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