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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.40, 1,376.03 and 619.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.40, 1,376.03 and 619.11 is: 854.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.40 : 1,376.03 = 619.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.40/1,376.03 = 619.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.40x = 1,376.03 × 619.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.40x = 851,910.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,910.84/997.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.14

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