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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.86, 1,540.86 and 615.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.86, 1,540.86 and 615.78 is: 924.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.86 : 1,540.86 = 615.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.86/1,540.86 = 615.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.86x = 1,540.86 × 615.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.86x = 948,823.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,823.07/1,025.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.91

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