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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.79, 1,662.26 and 615.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.79, 1,662.26 and 615.17 is: 922.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.79 : 1,662.26 = 615.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.79/1,662.26 = 615.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.79x = 1,662.26 × 615.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.79x = 1,022,561.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,561.10/1,108.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.24

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