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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.16, 1,391.36 and 615.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.16, 1,391.36 and 615.42 is: 849.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.16 : 1,391.36 = 615.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.16/1,391.36 = 615.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.16x = 1,391.36 × 615.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.16x = 856,270.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,270.77/1,008.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.34

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