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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.81, 1,535.69 and 615.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.81, 1,535.69 and 615.44 is: 849.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.81 : 1,535.69 = 615.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.81/1,535.69 = 615.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.81x = 1,535.69 × 615.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.81x = 945,114.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,114.30/1,112.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.31

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