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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.04, 1,391.19 and 615.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.04, 1,391.19 and 615.29 is: 849.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.04 : 1,391.19 = 615.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.04/1,391.19 = 615.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.04x = 1,391.19 × 615.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.04x = 855,985.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,985.30/1,008.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.16

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