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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.53, 1,535.27 and 615.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.53, 1,535.27 and 615.19 is: 848.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.53 : 1,535.27 = 615.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.53/1,535.27 = 615.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.53x = 1,535.27 × 615.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.53x = 944,482.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,482.75/1,112.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.95

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