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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.76, 1,497.96 and 619.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.76, 1,497.96 and 619.74 is: 855.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.76 : 1,497.96 = 619.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.76/1,497.96 = 619.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.76x = 1,497.96 × 619.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.76x = 928,345.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,345.73/1,085.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.02

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