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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.68, 1,498.08 and 619.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.68, 1,498.08 and 619.84 is: 855.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.68 : 1,498.08 = 619.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.68/1,498.08 = 619.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.68x = 1,498.08 × 619.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.68x = 928,569.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,569.91/1,085.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.29

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