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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.02, 1,672.26 and 537.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.02, 1,672.26 and 537.76 is: 806.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.02 : 1,672.26 = 537.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.02/1,672.26 = 537.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.02x = 1,672.26 × 537.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.02x = 899,274.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,274.54/1,115.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.51

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