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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.16, 1,428.64 and 615.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.16, 1,428.64 and 615.88 is: 849.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.16 : 1,428.64 = 615.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.16/1,428.64 = 615.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.16x = 1,428.64 × 615.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.16x = 879,870.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,870.80/1,035.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.99

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