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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.60, 1,615.32 and 615

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.60, 1,615.32 and 615 is: 921.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.60 : 1,615.32 = 615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.60/1,615.32 = 615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.60x = 1,615.32 × 615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.60x = 993,421.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,421.80/1,077.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.88

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