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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.58, 1,506.12 and 619.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.58, 1,506.12 and 619.42 is: 854.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.58 : 1,506.12 = 619.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.58/1,506.12 = 619.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.58x = 1,506.12 × 619.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.58x = 932,920.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,920.85/1,091.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.65

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