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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.05, 1,535.99 and 615.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.05, 1,535.99 and 615.71 is: 849.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.05 : 1,535.99 = 615.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.05/1,535.99 = 615.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.05x = 1,535.99 × 615.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.05x = 945,725.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,725.16/1,113.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.67

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