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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.62, 1,536.60 and 715.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.62, 1,536.60 and 715.37 is: 987.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.62 : 1,536.60 = 715.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.62/1,536.60 = 715.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.62x = 1,536.60 × 715.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.62x = 1,099,232.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,232.54/1,113.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.08

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