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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.87, 1,260.93 and 619.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.87, 1,260.93 and 619.30 is: 854.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.87 : 1,260.93 = 619.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.87/1,260.93 = 619.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.87x = 1,260.93 × 619.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.87x = 780,893.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,893.95/913.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.49

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