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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057, 1,584.96 and 619.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057, 1,584.96 and 619.11 is: 928.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057 : 1,584.96 = 619.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057/1,584.96 = 619.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057x = 1,584.96 × 619.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057x = 981,264.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,264.59/1,057
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.35

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