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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.28, 1,673.44 and 538

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.28, 1,673.44 and 538 is: 807.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.28 : 1,673.44 = 538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.28/1,673.44 = 538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.28x = 1,673.44 × 538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.28x = 900,310.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,310.72/1,115.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.25

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