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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.20, 1,464.38 and 619.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.20, 1,464.38 and 619.08 is: 854.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.20 : 1,464.38 = 619.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.20/1,464.38 = 619.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.20x = 1,464.38 × 619.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.20x = 906,562.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,562.11/1,061.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.28

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