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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.31, 1,497.68 and 619.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.31, 1,497.68 and 619.47 is: 854.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.31 : 1,497.68 = 619.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.31/1,497.68 = 619.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.31x = 1,497.68 × 619.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.31x = 927,764.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,764.73/1,085.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.84

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