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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.12, 1,403.69 and 619.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.12, 1,403.69 and 619.06 is: 854.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.12 : 1,403.69 = 619.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.12/1,403.69 = 619.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.12x = 1,403.69 × 619.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.12x = 868,968.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,968.33/1,017.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.34

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