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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.16, 1,538.84 and 642.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.16, 1,538.84 and 642.72 is: 886.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.16 : 1,538.84 = 642.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.16/1,538.84 = 642.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.16x = 1,538.84 × 642.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.16x = 989,043.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,043.24/1,115.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.91

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