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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.94, 1,963.70 and 615.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.94, 1,963.70 and 615.62 is: 923.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.94 : 1,963.70 = 615.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.94/1,963.70 = 615.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.94x = 1,963.70 × 615.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.94x = 1,208,884.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,884.71/1,308.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.56

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