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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.87, 1,535.69 and 615.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.87, 1,535.69 and 615.47 is: 849.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.87 : 1,535.69 = 615.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.87/1,535.69 = 615.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.87x = 1,535.69 × 615.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.87x = 945,164.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,164.98/1,112.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.30

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