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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.81, 1,535.60 and 615.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.81, 1,535.60 and 615.46 is: 849.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.81 : 1,535.60 = 615.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.81/1,535.60 = 615.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.81x = 1,535.60 × 615.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.81x = 945,100.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,100.38/1,112.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.29

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