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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.79, 1,535.63 and 615.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.79, 1,535.63 and 615.47 is: 849.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.79 : 1,535.63 = 615.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.79/1,535.63 = 615.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.79x = 1,535.63 × 615.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.79x = 945,123.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,123.44/1,112.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.33

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