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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.52, 1,123.92 and 617.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.52, 1,123.92 and 617.52 is: 851.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.52 : 1,123.92 = 617.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.52/1,123.92 = 617.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.52x = 1,123.92 × 617.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.52x = 694,043.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,043.08/815.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.04

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