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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.92, 1,433.48 and 619.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.92, 1,433.48 and 619.11 is: 854.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.92 : 1,433.48 = 619.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.92/1,433.48 = 619.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.92x = 1,433.48 × 619.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.92x = 887,478.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,478.71/1,038.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.24

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