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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.62, 1,540.48 and 615.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.62, 1,540.48 and 615.52 is: 924.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.62 : 1,540.48 = 615.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.62/1,540.48 = 615.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.62x = 1,540.48 × 615.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.62x = 948,196.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,196.25/1,025.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.51

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