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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.73, 2,077.42 and 615.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.73, 2,077.42 and 615.45 is: 923.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.73 : 2,077.42 = 615.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.73/2,077.42 = 615.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.73x = 2,077.42 × 615.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.73x = 1,278,545.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,545.06/1,384.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.32

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