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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.26, 1,539.02 and 617.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.26, 1,539.02 and 617.92 is: 852.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.26 : 1,539.02 = 617.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.26/1,539.02 = 617.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.26x = 1,539.02 × 617.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.26x = 950,991.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,991.24/1,115.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.71

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