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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.70, 1,459.59 and 615.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.70, 1,459.59 and 615.63 is: 849.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.70 : 1,459.59 = 615.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.70/1,459.59 = 615.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.70x = 1,459.59 × 615.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.70x = 898,563.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,563.44/1,057.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.55

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