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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.31, 1,472.38 and 619.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.31, 1,472.38 and 619.18 is: 854.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.31 : 1,472.38 = 619.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.31/1,472.38 = 619.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.31x = 1,472.38 × 619.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.31x = 911,663.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,663.02/1,067.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.17

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