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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.49, 1,539.22 and 643.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.49, 1,539.22 and 643.44 is: 887.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.49 : 1,539.22 = 643.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.49/1,539.22 = 643.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.49x = 1,539.22 × 643.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.49x = 990,395.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,395.72/1,115.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.86

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