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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.30, 1,434.06 and 619.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.30, 1,434.06 and 619.60 is: 854.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.30 : 1,434.06 = 619.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.30/1,434.06 = 619.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.30x = 1,434.06 × 619.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.30x = 888,543.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,543.58/1,039.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.94

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