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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.68, 1,434.45 and 619.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.68, 1,434.45 and 619.82 is: 855.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.68 : 1,434.45 = 619.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.68/1,434.45 = 619.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.68x = 1,434.45 × 619.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.68x = 889,093.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,093.63/1,039.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.16

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