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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.39, 1,539.17 and 618.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.39, 1,539.17 and 618.01 is: 852.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.39 : 1,539.17 = 618.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.39/1,539.17 = 618.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.39x = 1,539.17 × 618.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.39x = 951,222.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,222.45/1,115.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.82

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