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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.54, 1,260.56 and 619.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.54, 1,260.56 and 619.28 is: 853.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.54 : 1,260.56 = 619.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.54/1,260.56 = 619.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.54x = 1,260.56 × 619.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.54x = 780,639.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,639.60/914.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.59

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