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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.95, 1,535.93 and 615.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.95, 1,535.93 and 615.64 is: 849.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.95 : 1,535.93 = 615.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.95/1,535.93 = 615.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.95x = 1,535.93 × 615.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.95x = 945,577.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,577.64/1,112.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.62

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