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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.98, 1,551.01 and 619.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.98, 1,551.01 and 619.79 is: 855.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.98 : 1,551.01 = 619.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.98/1,551.01 = 619.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.98x = 1,551.01 × 619.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.98x = 961,295.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,295.06/1,123.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.26

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