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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.65, 1,535.44 and 615.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.65, 1,535.44 and 615.30 is: 849.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.65 : 1,535.44 = 615.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.65/1,535.44 = 615.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.65x = 1,535.44 × 615.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.65x = 944,756.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,756.23/1,112.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.10

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