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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.29, 1,458.72 and 615.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.29, 1,458.72 and 615.09 is: 848.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.29 : 1,458.72 = 615.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.29/1,458.72 = 615.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.29x = 1,458.72 × 615.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.29x = 897,244.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,244.08/1,057.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.63

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