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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.63, 1,535.33 and 615.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.63, 1,535.33 and 615.18 is: 848.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.63 : 1,535.33 = 615.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.63/1,535.33 = 615.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.63x = 1,535.33 × 615.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.63x = 944,501.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,501.23/1,112.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.89

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