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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.78, 1,465.15 and 619.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.78, 1,465.15 and 619.72 is: 855.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.78 : 1,465.15 = 619.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.78/1,465.15 = 619.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.78x = 1,465.15 × 619.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.78x = 907,982.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,982.76/1,061.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.15

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