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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.98, 1,614.68 and 615.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.98, 1,614.68 and 615.51 is: 921.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.98 : 1,614.68 = 615.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.98/1,614.68 = 615.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.98x = 1,614.68 × 615.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.98x = 993,848.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,848.61/1,077.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.96

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