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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.18, 1,458.28 and 615

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.18, 1,458.28 and 615 is: 848.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.18 : 1,458.28 = 615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.18/1,458.28 = 615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.18x = 1,458.28 × 615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.18x = 896,842.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,842.20/1,057.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.33

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