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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.07, 1,538.87 and 672.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.07, 1,538.87 and 672.95 is: 928.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.07 : 1,538.87 = 672.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.07/1,538.87 = 672.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.07x = 1,538.87 × 672.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.07x = 1,035,571.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,571.51/1,115.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.71

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