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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.31, 1,586.33 and 619.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.31, 1,586.33 and 619.40 is: 927.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.31 : 1,586.33 = 619.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.31/1,586.33 = 619.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.31x = 1,586.33 × 619.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.31x = 982,570.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,570.55/1,059.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.56

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