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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.40, 1,497.84 and 619.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.40, 1,497.84 and 619.64 is: 855.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.40 : 1,497.84 = 619.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.40/1,497.84 = 619.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.40x = 1,497.84 × 619.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.40x = 928,121.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,121.58/1,085.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.10

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