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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.20, 1,406.61 and 620.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.20, 1,406.61 and 620.88 is: 856.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.20 : 1,406.61 = 620.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.20/1,406.61 = 620.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.20x = 1,406.61 × 620.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.20x = 873,336.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,336.02/1,019.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.88

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