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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.55, 1,572.58 and 615.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.55, 1,572.58 and 615.58 is: 849.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.55 : 1,572.58 = 615.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.55/1,572.58 = 615.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.55x = 1,572.58 × 615.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.55x = 968,041.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,041.79/1,139.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.50

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