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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.10, 1,538.90 and 643.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.10, 1,538.90 and 643.08 is: 887.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.10 : 1,538.90 = 643.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.10/1,538.90 = 643.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.10x = 1,538.90 × 643.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.10x = 989,632.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,632.60/1,115.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.48

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