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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.78, 1,491.51 and 615.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.78, 1,491.51 and 615.06 is: 848.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.78 : 1,491.51 = 615.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.78/1,491.51 = 615.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.78x = 1,491.51 × 615.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.78x = 917,368.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,368.14/1,080.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.80

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