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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.26, 1,497.73 and 619.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.26, 1,497.73 and 619.51 is: 854.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.26 : 1,497.73 = 619.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.26/1,497.73 = 619.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.26x = 1,497.73 × 619.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.26x = 927,851.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,851.22/1,085.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.96

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