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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.87, 1,465.49 and 619.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.87, 1,465.49 and 619.88 is: 855.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.87 : 1,465.49 = 619.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.87/1,465.49 = 619.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.87x = 1,465.49 × 619.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.87x = 908,422.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,422.16/1,061.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.50

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