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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.44, 1,572.42 and 615.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.44, 1,572.42 and 615.47 is: 849.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.44 : 1,572.42 = 615.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.44/1,572.42 = 615.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.44x = 1,572.42 × 615.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.44x = 967,777.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,777.68/1,139.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.35

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