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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.46, 1,459.16 and 615.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.46, 1,459.16 and 615.26 is: 848.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.46 : 1,459.16 = 615.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.46/1,459.16 = 615.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.46x = 1,459.16 × 615.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.46x = 897,762.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,762.78/1,057.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.98

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