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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.22, 1,539.09 and 649.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.22, 1,539.09 and 649.54 is: 896.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.22 : 1,539.09 = 649.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.22/1,539.09 = 649.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.22x = 1,539.09 × 649.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.22x = 999,700.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,700.52/1,115.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.42

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