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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.72, 1,426.10 and 619.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.72, 1,426.10 and 619.72 is: 854.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.72 : 1,426.10 = 619.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.72/1,426.10 = 619.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.72x = 1,426.10 × 619.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.72x = 883,782.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,782.69/1,033.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.95

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