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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.49, 1,458.99 and 615.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.49, 1,458.99 and 615.23 is: 848.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.49 : 1,458.99 = 615.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.49/1,458.99 = 615.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.49x = 1,458.99 × 615.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.49x = 897,607.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,607.12/1,057.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.81

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