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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.28, 1,591.74 and 819.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.28, 1,591.74 and 819.40 is: 1,227.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.28 : 1,591.74 = 819.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.28/1,591.74 = 819.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.28x = 1,591.74 × 819.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.28x = 1,304,271.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,271.76/1,062.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.80

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