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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.54, 1,535.36 and 615.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.54, 1,535.36 and 615.23 is: 849.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.54 : 1,535.36 = 615.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.54/1,535.36 = 615.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.54x = 1,535.36 × 615.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.54x = 944,594.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,594.54/1,112.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.05

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