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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.97, 1,465.53 and 619.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.97, 1,465.53 and 619.78 is: 855.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.97 : 1,465.53 = 619.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.97/1,465.53 = 619.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.97x = 1,465.53 × 619.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.97x = 908,306.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,306.75/1,061.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.31

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