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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.40, 1,510.24 and 615.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.40, 1,510.24 and 615.88 is: 849.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.40 : 1,510.24 = 615.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.40/1,510.24 = 615.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.40x = 1,510.24 × 615.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.40x = 930,126.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,126.61/1,094.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.90

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