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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.98, 1,535.90 and 615.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.98, 1,535.90 and 615.63 is: 849.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.98 : 1,535.90 = 615.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.98/1,535.90 = 615.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.98x = 1,535.90 × 615.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.98x = 945,546.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,546.12/1,112.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.56

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