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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.50, 1,397.35 and 619.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.50, 1,397.35 and 619.45 is: 854.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.50 : 1,397.35 = 619.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.50/1,397.35 = 619.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.50x = 1,397.35 × 619.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.50x = 865,585.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,585.74/1,012.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.90

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