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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.56, 1,539.40 and 618.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.56, 1,539.40 and 618.16 is: 853.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.56 : 1,539.40 = 618.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.56/1,539.40 = 618.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.56x = 1,539.40 × 618.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.56x = 951,595.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,595.50/1,115.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.02

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