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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.10, 1,538.94 and 643.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.10, 1,538.94 and 643.14 is: 887.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.10 : 1,538.94 = 643.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.10/1,538.94 = 643.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.10x = 1,538.94 × 643.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.10x = 989,753.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,753.87/1,115.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.59

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