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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.46, 1,535.21 and 615.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.46, 1,535.21 and 615.09 is: 848.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.46 : 1,535.21 = 615.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.46/1,535.21 = 615.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.46x = 1,535.21 × 615.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.46x = 944,281.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,281.57/1,112.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.83

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