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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.14, 1,497.56 and 619.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.14, 1,497.56 and 619.38 is: 854.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.14 : 1,497.56 = 619.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.14/1,497.56 = 619.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.14x = 1,497.56 × 619.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.14x = 927,558.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,558.71/1,085.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.78

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