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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.99, 1,506.68 and 619.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.99, 1,506.68 and 619.78 is: 855.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.99 : 1,506.68 = 619.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.99/1,506.68 = 619.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.99x = 1,506.68 × 619.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.99x = 933,806.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,806.36/1,091.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.15

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