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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.16, 1,672.74 and 537.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.16, 1,672.74 and 537.63 is: 806.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.16 : 1,672.74 = 537.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.16/1,672.74 = 537.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.16x = 1,672.74 × 537.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.16x = 899,304.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,304.15/1,115.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.44

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