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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.60, 1,535.38 and 615.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.60, 1,535.38 and 615.24 is: 849.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.60 : 1,535.38 = 615.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.60/1,535.38 = 615.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.60x = 1,535.38 × 615.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.60x = 944,627.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,627.19/1,112.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.03

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