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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.06, 1,491.86 and 615.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.06, 1,491.86 and 615.31 is: 849.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.06 : 1,491.86 = 615.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.06/1,491.86 = 615.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.06x = 1,491.86 × 615.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.06x = 917,960.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,960.85/1,081.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.13

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