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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.34, 1,497.87 and 619.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.34, 1,497.87 and 619.50 is: 854.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.34 : 1,497.87 = 619.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.34/1,497.87 = 619.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.34x = 1,497.87 × 619.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.34x = 927,930.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,930.47/1,085.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.97

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