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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.59, 1,397.31 and 619.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.59, 1,397.31 and 619.53 is: 854.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.59 : 1,397.31 = 619.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.59/1,397.31 = 619.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.59x = 1,397.31 × 619.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.59x = 865,675.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,675.46/1,012.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.91

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