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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.36, 1,536.42 and 615.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.36, 1,536.42 and 615.99 is: 850.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.36 : 1,536.42 = 615.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.36/1,536.42 = 615.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.36x = 1,536.42 × 615.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.36x = 946,414.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,414.17/1,113.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.05

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