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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.22, 1,539 and 617.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.22, 1,539 and 617.84 is: 852.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.22 : 1,539 = 617.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.22/1,539 = 617.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.22x = 1,539 × 617.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.22x = 950,848.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,848.07/1,115.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.61

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