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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236, 1,853.03 and 619.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236, 1,853.03 and 619.39 is: 928.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236 : 1,853.03 = 619.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236/1,853.03 = 619.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236x = 1,853.03 × 619.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236x = 1,147,738.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,738.99/1,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.59

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