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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.75, 1,535.62 and 615.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.75, 1,535.62 and 615.40 is: 849.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.75 : 1,535.62 = 615.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.75/1,535.62 = 615.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.75x = 1,535.62 × 615.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.75x = 945,021.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,021.51/1,112.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.27

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