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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.45, 1,492.40 and 615.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.45, 1,492.40 and 615.70 is: 849.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.45 : 1,492.40 = 615.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.45/1,492.40 = 615.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.45x = 1,492.40 × 615.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.45x = 918,870.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,870.68/1,081.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.67

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