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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.88, 1,427.94 and 615.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.88, 1,427.94 and 615.12 is: 848.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.88 : 1,427.94 = 615.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.88/1,427.94 = 615.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.88x = 1,427.94 × 615.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.88x = 878,354.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,354.45/1,034.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.75

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