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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.17, 1,458.81 and 615.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.17, 1,458.81 and 615.11 is: 848.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.17 : 1,458.81 = 615.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.17/1,458.81 = 615.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.17x = 1,458.81 × 615.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.17x = 897,321.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,321.33/1,057.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.79

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