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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.53, 1,788.80 and 615

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.53, 1,788.80 and 615 is: 922.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.53 : 1,788.80 = 615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.53/1,788.80 = 615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.53x = 1,788.80 × 615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.53x = 1,100,108.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,108.93/1,192.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.50

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