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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.29, 2,424.45 and 794.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.29, 2,424.45 and 794.15 is: 1,191.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.29 : 2,424.45 = 794.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.29/2,424.45 = 794.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.29x = 2,424.45 × 794.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.29x = 1,925,376.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,376.97/1,615.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.97

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