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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.42, 1,539.14 and 618.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.42, 1,539.14 and 618.04 is: 852.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.42 : 1,539.14 = 618.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.42/1,539.14 = 618.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.42x = 1,539.14 × 618.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.42x = 951,250.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,250.09/1,115.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.82

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