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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.82, 1,491.59 and 615.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.82, 1,491.59 and 615.07 is: 848.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.82 : 1,491.59 = 615.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.82/1,491.59 = 615.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.82x = 1,491.59 × 615.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.82x = 917,432.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,432.26/1,080.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.83

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