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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.46, 1,392.36 and 615.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.46, 1,392.36 and 615.80 is: 849.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.46 : 1,392.36 = 615.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.46/1,392.36 = 615.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.46x = 1,392.36 × 615.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.46x = 857,408.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,408.33/1,009.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.38

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