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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.43, 1,539.31 and 618.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.43, 1,539.31 and 618.09 is: 852.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.43 : 1,539.31 = 618.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.43/1,539.31 = 618.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.43x = 1,539.31 × 618.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.43x = 951,430.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,430.57/1,115.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.97

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