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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.59, 1,434.15 and 619.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.59, 1,434.15 and 619.70 is: 854.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.59 : 1,434.15 = 619.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.59/1,434.15 = 619.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.59x = 1,434.15 × 619.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.59x = 888,735.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,735.58/1,039.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.89

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