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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.14, 1,501.27 and 615.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.14, 1,501.27 and 615.97 is: 849.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.14 : 1,501.27 = 615.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.14/1,501.27 = 615.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.14x = 1,501.27 × 615.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.14x = 924,737.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,737.28/1,088.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.83

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