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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.27, 1,539.15 and 617.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.27, 1,539.15 and 617.95 is: 852.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.27 : 1,539.15 = 617.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.27/1,539.15 = 617.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.27x = 1,539.15 × 617.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.27x = 951,117.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,117.74/1,115.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.82

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