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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.71, 1,535.51 and 615.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.71, 1,535.51 and 615.32 is: 849.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.71 : 1,535.51 = 615.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.71/1,535.51 = 615.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.71x = 1,535.51 × 615.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.71x = 944,822.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,822.34/1,112.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.12

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