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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.09, 1,671.54 and 537.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.09, 1,671.54 and 537.65 is: 805.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.09 : 1,671.54 = 537.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.09/1,671.54 = 537.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.09x = 1,671.54 × 537.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.09x = 898,695.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,695.12/1,115.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.94

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