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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.21, 1,536.32 and 615.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.21, 1,536.32 and 615.95 is: 850.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.21 : 1,536.32 = 615.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.21/1,536.32 = 615.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.21x = 1,536.32 × 615.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.21x = 946,301.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,301.10/1,113.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.07

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