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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.15, 1,545.85 and 615.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.15, 1,545.85 and 615.15 is: 920.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.15 : 1,545.85 = 615.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.15/1,545.85 = 615.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.15x = 1,545.85 × 615.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.15x = 950,928.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,928.09/1,033.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.42

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