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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.84, 1,397.86 and 619.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.84, 1,397.86 and 619.96 is: 855.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.84 : 1,397.86 = 619.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.84/1,397.86 = 619.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.84x = 1,397.86 × 619.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.84x = 866,617.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,617.29/1,012.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.63

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