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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.47, 1,539.40 and 618.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.47, 1,539.40 and 618.11 is: 853.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.47 : 1,539.40 = 618.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.47/1,539.40 = 618.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.47x = 1,539.40 × 618.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.47x = 951,518.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,518.53/1,115.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.02

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