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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.50, 1,492.66 and 615.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.50, 1,492.66 and 615.66 is: 849.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.50 : 1,492.66 = 615.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.50/1,492.66 = 615.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.50x = 1,492.66 × 615.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.50x = 918,971.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,971.06/1,081.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.72

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