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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.72, 1,535.52 and 615.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.72, 1,535.52 and 615.36 is: 849.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.72 : 1,535.52 = 615.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.72/1,535.52 = 615.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.72x = 1,535.52 × 615.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.72x = 944,897.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,897.59/1,112.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.18

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