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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.97, 1,399.38 and 615.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.97, 1,399.38 and 615.54 is: 849.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.97 : 1,399.38 = 615.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.97/1,399.38 = 615.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.97x = 1,399.38 × 615.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.97x = 861,374.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,374.67/1,013.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.51

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