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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.67, 1,500.99 and 615.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.67, 1,500.99 and 615.65 is: 849.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.67 : 1,500.99 = 615.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.67/1,500.99 = 615.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.67x = 1,500.99 × 615.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.67x = 924,084.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,084.49/1,087.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.60

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