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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.94, 1,459.93 and 615.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.94, 1,459.93 and 615.92 is: 849.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.94 : 1,459.93 = 615.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.94/1,459.93 = 615.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.94x = 1,459.93 × 615.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.94x = 899,200.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,200.09/1,057.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.95

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