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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.41, 1,538.50 and 649.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.41, 1,538.50 and 649.66 is: 896.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.41 : 1,538.50 = 649.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.41/1,538.50 = 649.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.41x = 1,538.50 × 649.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.41x = 999,490.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,490.97/1,115.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.08

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