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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.78, 1,581.81 and 615.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.78, 1,581.81 and 615.51 is: 923.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.78 : 1,581.81 = 615.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.78/1,581.81 = 615.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.78x = 1,581.81 × 615.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.78x = 973,619.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,619.87/1,053.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.93

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