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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.38, 1,539.12 and 820.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.38, 1,539.12 and 820.13 is: 1,131.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.38 : 1,539.12 = 820.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.38/1,539.12 = 820.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.38x = 1,539.12 × 820.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.38x = 1,262,282.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,282.33/1,115.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.71

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