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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.02, 1,465.46 and 619.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.02, 1,465.46 and 619.86 is: 855.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.02 : 1,465.46 = 619.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.02/1,465.46 = 619.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.02x = 1,465.46 × 619.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.02x = 908,376.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,376.94/1,062.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.33

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