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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.45, 1,539.35 and 618.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.45, 1,539.35 and 618.13 is: 853.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.45 : 1,539.35 = 618.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.45/1,539.35 = 618.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.45x = 1,539.35 × 618.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.45x = 951,516.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,516.11/1,115.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.04

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