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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.92, 1,501.20 and 615.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.92, 1,501.20 and 615.84 is: 849.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.92 : 1,501.20 = 615.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.92/1,501.20 = 615.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.92x = 1,501.20 × 615.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.92x = 924,499.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,499.01/1,087.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.79

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