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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.87, 1,459.72 and 615.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.87, 1,459.72 and 615.84 is: 849.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.87 : 1,459.72 = 615.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.87/1,459.72 = 615.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.87x = 1,459.72 × 615.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.87x = 898,953.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,953.96/1,057.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.78

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