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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.38, 1,539.23 and 617.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.38, 1,539.23 and 617.99 is: 852.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.38 : 1,539.23 = 617.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.38/1,539.23 = 617.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.38x = 1,539.23 × 617.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.38x = 951,229.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,229.51/1,115.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.83

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