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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.82, 1,506.78 and 619.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.82, 1,506.78 and 619.72 is: 855.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.82 : 1,506.78 = 619.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.82/1,506.78 = 619.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.82x = 1,506.78 × 619.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.82x = 933,781.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,781.70/1,091.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.25

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