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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.04, 1,261.17 and 619.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.04, 1,261.17 and 619.47 is: 854.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.04 : 1,261.17 = 619.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.04/1,261.17 = 619.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.04x = 1,261.17 × 619.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.04x = 781,256.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,256.98/914.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.73

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