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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.04, 1,501.13 and 615.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.04, 1,501.13 and 615.89 is: 849.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.04 : 1,501.13 = 615.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.04/1,501.13 = 615.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.04x = 1,501.13 × 615.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.04x = 924,527.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,527.80/1,088.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.72

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