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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.94, 1,465.64 and 619.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.94, 1,465.64 and 619.78 is: 855.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.94 : 1,465.64 = 619.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.94/1,465.64 = 619.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.94x = 1,465.64 × 619.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.94x = 908,374.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,374.36/1,061.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.39

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