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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.64, 1,498.26 and 619.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.64, 1,498.26 and 619.96 is: 855.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.64 : 1,498.26 = 619.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.64/1,498.26 = 619.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.64x = 1,498.26 × 619.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.64x = 928,861.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,861.27/1,085.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.59

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