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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.16, 1,675.98 and 538.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.16, 1,675.98 and 538.44 is: 809.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.16 : 1,675.98 = 538.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.16/1,675.98 = 538.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.16x = 1,675.98 × 538.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.16x = 902,414.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,414.67/1,115.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.22

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