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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.87, 1,433.88 and 619.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.87, 1,433.88 and 619.47 is: 855.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.87 : 1,433.88 = 619.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.87/1,433.88 = 619.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.87x = 1,433.88 × 619.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.87x = 888,245.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,245.64/1,038.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.01

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