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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.57, 1,514.66 and 619.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.57, 1,514.66 and 619.02 is: 854.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.57 : 1,514.66 = 619.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.57/1,514.66 = 619.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.57x = 1,514.66 × 619.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.57x = 937,601.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,601.74/1,097.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.25

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