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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.84, 1,505.25 and 615.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.84, 1,505.25 and 615.67 is: 921.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.84 : 1,505.25 = 615.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.84/1,505.25 = 615.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.84x = 1,505.25 × 615.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.84x = 926,733.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,733.50/1,005.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.35

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