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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.89, 1,509.11 and 615.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.89, 1,509.11 and 615.66 is: 922.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.89 : 1,509.11 = 615.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.89/1,509.11 = 615.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.89x = 1,509.11 × 615.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.89x = 929,098.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,098.66/1,006.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.74

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