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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.55, 1,663.48 and 615.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.55, 1,663.48 and 615.38 is: 923.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.55 : 1,663.48 = 615.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.55/1,663.48 = 615.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.55x = 1,663.48 × 615.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.55x = 1,023,661.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,661.31/1,108.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.42

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