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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.41, 1,539.25 and 673.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.41, 1,539.25 and 673.42 is: 929.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.41 : 1,539.25 = 673.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.41/1,539.25 = 673.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.41x = 1,539.25 × 673.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.41x = 1,036,561.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,561.74/1,115.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.31

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