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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.05, 1,501.52 and 615.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.05, 1,501.52 and 615.95 is: 850.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.05 : 1,501.52 = 615.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.05/1,501.52 = 615.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.05x = 1,501.52 × 615.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.05x = 924,857.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,857.49/1,088.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.01

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