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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.49, 1,260.03 and 619.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.49, 1,260.03 and 619.24 is: 853.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.49 : 1,260.03 = 619.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.49/1,260.03 = 619.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.49x = 1,260.03 × 619.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.49x = 780,260.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,260.98/914.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.22

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