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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.54, 1,404.26 and 619.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.54, 1,404.26 and 619.49 is: 854.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.54 : 1,404.26 = 619.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.54/1,404.26 = 619.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.54x = 1,404.26 × 619.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.54x = 869,914.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,914.91/1,017.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.92

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