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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.98, 1,397.76 and 619.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.98, 1,397.76 and 619.90 is: 855.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.98 : 1,397.76 = 619.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.98/1,397.76 = 619.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.98x = 1,397.76 × 619.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.98x = 866,471.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,471.42/1,012.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.37

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