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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.52, 1,539.50 and 618.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.52, 1,539.50 and 618.20 is: 853.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.52 : 1,539.50 = 618.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.52/1,539.50 = 618.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.52x = 1,539.50 × 618.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.52x = 951,718.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,718.90/1,115.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.17

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