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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.08, 1,538.73 and 617.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.08, 1,538.73 and 617.67 is: 852.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.08 : 1,538.73 = 617.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.08/1,538.73 = 617.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.08x = 1,538.73 × 617.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.08x = 950,427.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,427.36/1,115.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.34

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