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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.03, 1,535.91 and 615.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.03, 1,535.91 and 615.68 is: 849.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.03 : 1,535.91 = 615.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.03/1,535.91 = 615.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.03x = 1,535.91 × 615.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.03x = 945,621.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,621.39/1,113.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.59

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