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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.86, 1,533.47 and 915.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.86, 1,533.47 and 915.03 is: 1,262.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.86 : 1,533.47 = 915.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.86/1,533.47 = 915.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.86x = 1,533.47 × 915.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.86x = 1,403,166.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,166.48/1,111.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.00

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