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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.02, 1,538.94 and 643.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.02, 1,538.94 and 643.22 is: 887.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.02 : 1,538.94 = 643.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.02/1,538.94 = 643.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.02x = 1,538.94 × 643.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.02x = 989,867.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,867.68/1,115.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.76

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