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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.57, 1,433.53 and 619.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.57, 1,433.53 and 619.21 is: 854.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.57 : 1,433.53 = 619.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.57/1,433.53 = 619.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.57x = 1,433.53 × 619.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.57x = 887,658.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,658.68/1,038.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.70

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