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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.57, 1,539.27 and 673.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.57, 1,539.27 and 673.51 is: 929.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.57 : 1,539.27 = 673.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.57/1,539.27 = 673.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.57x = 1,539.27 × 673.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.57x = 1,036,713.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,713.74/1,115.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.31

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