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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.56, 1,535.31 and 615.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.56, 1,535.31 and 615.22 is: 848.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.56 : 1,535.31 = 615.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.56/1,535.31 = 615.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.56x = 1,535.31 × 615.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.56x = 944,549.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,549.58/1,112.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.99

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