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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.66, 1,460.06 and 615.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.66, 1,460.06 and 615.48 is: 849.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.66 : 1,460.06 = 615.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.66/1,460.06 = 615.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.66x = 1,460.06 × 615.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.66x = 898,637.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,637.73/1,057.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.65

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