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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.55, 1,539.46 and 618.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.55, 1,539.46 and 618.22 is: 853.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.55 : 1,539.46 = 618.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.55/1,539.46 = 618.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.55x = 1,539.46 × 618.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.55x = 951,721.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,721.89/1,115.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.14

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