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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.92, 1,460.01 and 615.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.92, 1,460.01 and 615.81 is: 849.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.92 : 1,460.01 = 615.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.92/1,460.01 = 615.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.92x = 1,460.01 × 615.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.92x = 899,088.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,088.76/1,057.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.86

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