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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.89, 1,398.15 and 619.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.89, 1,398.15 and 619.95 is: 855.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.89 : 1,398.15 = 619.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.89/1,398.15 = 619.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.89x = 1,398.15 × 619.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.89x = 866,783.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,783.09/1,012.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.75

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