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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.29, 1,433.58 and 619.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.29, 1,433.58 and 619.36 is: 854.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.29 : 1,433.58 = 619.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.29/1,433.58 = 619.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.29x = 1,433.58 × 619.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.29x = 887,902.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,902.11/1,039.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.34

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