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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.40, 1,178.26 and 619.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.40, 1,178.26 and 619.90 is: 854.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.40 : 1,178.26 = 619.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.40/1,178.26 = 619.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.40x = 1,178.26 × 619.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.40x = 730,403.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,403.37/854.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.87

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