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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.42, 1,539.35 and 643.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.42, 1,539.35 and 643.44 is: 887.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.42 : 1,539.35 = 643.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.42/1,539.35 = 643.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.42x = 1,539.35 × 643.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.42x = 990,479.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,479.36/1,115.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.99

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