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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.47, 1,539.25 and 618.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.47, 1,539.25 and 618.13 is: 852.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.47 : 1,539.25 = 618.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.47/1,539.25 = 618.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.47x = 1,539.25 × 618.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.47x = 951,460.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,460.46/1,115.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.97

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