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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.63, 1,498.16 and 619.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.63, 1,498.16 and 619.88 is: 855.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.63 : 1,498.16 = 619.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.63/1,498.16 = 619.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.63x = 1,498.16 × 619.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.63x = 928,673.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,673.48/1,085.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.43

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