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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.23, 1,538.64 and 643.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.23, 1,538.64 and 643.11 is: 887.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.23 : 1,538.64 = 643.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.23/1,538.64 = 643.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.23x = 1,538.64 × 643.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.23x = 989,514.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,514.77/1,115.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.27

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