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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.93, 1,404.87 and 619.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.93, 1,404.87 and 619.67 is: 855.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.93 : 1,404.87 = 619.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.93/1,404.87 = 619.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.93x = 1,404.87 × 619.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.93x = 870,548.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,548.77/1,017.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.21

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