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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.23, 1,539.06 and 617.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.23, 1,539.06 and 617.86 is: 852.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.23 : 1,539.06 = 617.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.23/1,539.06 = 617.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.23x = 1,539.06 × 617.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.23x = 950,923.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,923.61/1,115.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.67

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