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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.70, 1,535.52 and 615.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.70, 1,535.52 and 615.33 is: 849.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.70 : 1,535.52 = 615.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.70/1,535.52 = 615.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.70x = 1,535.52 × 615.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.70x = 944,854.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,854.97/1,112.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.16

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