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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.29, 1,459.18 and 615.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.29, 1,459.18 and 615.19 is: 849.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.29 : 1,459.18 = 615.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.29/1,459.18 = 615.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.29x = 1,459.18 × 615.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.29x = 897,672.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,672.94/1,057.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.03

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