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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.12, 1,536.06 and 615.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.12, 1,536.06 and 615.74 is: 849.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.12 : 1,536.06 = 615.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.12/1,536.06 = 615.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.12x = 1,536.06 × 615.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.12x = 945,813.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,813.58/1,113.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.70

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