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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.08, 1,538.80 and 672.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.08, 1,538.80 and 672.91 is: 928.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.08 : 1,538.80 = 672.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.08/1,538.80 = 672.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.08x = 1,538.80 × 672.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.08x = 1,035,468.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,468.38/1,115.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.61

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