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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.63, 1,433.48 and 619.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.63, 1,433.48 and 619.01 is: 854.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.63 : 1,433.48 = 619.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.63/1,433.48 = 619.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.63x = 1,433.48 × 619.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.63x = 887,338.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,338.45/1,038.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.34

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