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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.40, 1,433.31 and 619.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.40, 1,433.31 and 619.06 is: 854.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.40 : 1,433.31 = 619.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.40/1,433.31 = 619.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.40x = 1,433.31 × 619.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.40x = 887,304.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,304.89/1,038.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.49

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