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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.44, 1,492.48 and 615.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.44, 1,492.48 and 615.68 is: 849.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.44 : 1,492.48 = 615.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.44/1,492.48 = 615.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.44x = 1,492.48 × 615.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.44x = 918,890.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,890.09/1,081.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.69

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