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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.08, 1,538.48 and 672.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.08, 1,538.48 and 672.80 is: 928.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.08 : 1,538.48 = 672.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.08/1,538.48 = 672.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.08x = 1,538.48 × 672.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.08x = 1,035,089.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,089.34/1,115.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.26

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