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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.93, 1,403.74 and 619.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.93, 1,403.74 and 619.65 is: 854.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.93 : 1,403.74 = 619.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.93/1,403.74 = 619.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.93x = 1,403.74 × 619.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.93x = 869,828.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,828.27/1,017.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.50

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