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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.87, 1,656.45 and 615.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.87, 1,656.45 and 615.87 is: 925.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.87 : 1,656.45 = 615.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.87/1,656.45 = 615.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.87x = 1,656.45 × 615.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.87x = 1,020,157.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,157.86/1,101.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.84

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