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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.70, 1,391.92 and 615.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.70, 1,391.92 and 615.65 is: 849.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.70 : 1,391.92 = 615.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.70/1,391.92 = 615.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.70x = 1,391.92 × 615.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.70x = 856,927.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,927.05/1,008.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.54

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