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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.93, 1,535.82 and 615.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.93, 1,535.82 and 615.60 is: 849.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.93 : 1,535.82 = 615.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.93/1,535.82 = 615.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.93x = 1,535.82 × 615.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.93x = 945,450.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,450.79/1,112.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.52

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