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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.44, 1,539.40 and 618.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.44, 1,539.40 and 618.24 is: 853.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.44 : 1,539.40 = 618.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.44/1,539.40 = 618.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.44x = 1,539.40 × 618.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.44x = 951,718.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,718.66/1,115.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.22

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