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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.70, 1,501.03 and 615.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.70, 1,501.03 and 615.59 is: 849.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.70 : 1,501.03 = 615.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.70/1,501.03 = 615.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.70x = 1,501.03 × 615.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.70x = 924,020.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,020.44/1,087.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.52

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