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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.82, 1,465.68 and 619.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.82, 1,465.68 and 619.86 is: 855.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.82 : 1,465.68 = 619.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.82/1,465.68 = 619.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.82x = 1,465.68 × 619.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.82x = 908,516.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,516.40/1,061.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.62

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