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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.42, 1,534.91 and 615.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.42, 1,534.91 and 615.05 is: 848.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.42 : 1,534.91 = 615.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.42/1,534.91 = 615.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.42x = 1,534.91 × 615.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.42x = 944,040.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,040.26/1,112.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.64

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