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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.34, 1,538.97 and 643.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.34, 1,538.97 and 643.05 is: 887.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.34 : 1,538.97 = 643.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.34/1,538.97 = 643.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.34x = 1,538.97 × 643.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.34x = 989,634.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,634.66/1,115.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.29

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