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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.78, 1,465.02 and 619.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.78, 1,465.02 and 619.79 is: 855.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.78 : 1,465.02 = 619.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.78/1,465.02 = 619.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.78x = 1,465.02 × 619.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.78x = 907,997.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,997.42/1,061.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.17

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