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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.59, 1,459.58 and 615.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.59, 1,459.58 and 615.33 is: 849.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.59 : 1,459.58 = 615.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.59/1,459.58 = 615.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.59x = 1,459.58 × 615.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.59x = 898,120.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,120.28/1,057.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.21

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