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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.34, 1,492.08 and 615.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.34, 1,492.08 and 615.50 is: 849.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.34 : 1,492.08 = 615.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.34/1,492.08 = 615.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.34x = 1,492.08 × 615.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.34x = 918,375.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,375.24/1,081.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.29

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