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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.74, 1,260.37 and 619.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.74, 1,260.37 and 619.49 is: 853.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.74 : 1,260.37 = 619.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.74/1,260.37 = 619.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.74x = 1,260.37 × 619.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.74x = 780,786.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,786.61/914.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.56

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