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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.80, 1,545.31 and 615.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.80, 1,545.31 and 615.67 is: 849.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.80 : 1,545.31 = 615.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.80/1,545.31 = 615.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.80x = 1,545.31 × 615.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.80x = 951,395.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,395.61/1,119.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.61

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