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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.74, 1,342.78 and 619.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.74, 1,342.78 and 619.18 is: 854.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.74 : 1,342.78 = 619.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.74/1,342.78 = 619.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.74x = 1,342.78 × 619.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.74x = 831,417.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,417.62/972.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.72

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