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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.48, 1,539.52 and 643.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.48, 1,539.52 and 643.29 is: 887.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.48 : 1,539.52 = 643.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.48/1,539.52 = 643.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.48x = 1,539.52 × 643.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.48x = 990,357.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,357.82/1,115.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.83

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