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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.71, 1,535.57 and 615.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.71, 1,535.57 and 615.36 is: 849.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.71 : 1,535.57 = 615.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.71/1,535.57 = 615.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.71x = 1,535.57 × 615.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.71x = 944,917.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,917.60/1,112.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.20

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