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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.36, 1,539.28 and 673.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.36, 1,539.28 and 673.20 is: 929.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.36 : 1,539.28 = 673.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.36/1,539.28 = 673.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.36x = 1,539.28 × 673.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.36x = 1,036,243.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,243.30/1,115.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.07

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