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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.24, 1,458.68 and 615.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.24, 1,458.68 and 615.12 is: 848.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.24 : 1,458.68 = 615.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.24/1,458.68 = 615.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.24x = 1,458.68 × 615.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.24x = 897,263.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,263.24/1,057.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.68

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