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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.25, 1,459.14 and 615.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.25, 1,459.14 and 615.18 is: 849.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.25 : 1,459.14 = 615.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.25/1,459.14 = 615.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.25x = 1,459.14 × 615.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.25x = 897,633.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,633.75/1,057.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.03

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