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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.15, 1,458.76 and 615

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.15, 1,458.76 and 615 is: 848.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.15 : 1,458.76 = 615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.15/1,458.76 = 615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.15x = 1,458.76 × 615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.15x = 897,134.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,134.33/1,057.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.64

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