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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.60, 1,539.41 and 618.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.60, 1,539.41 and 618.23 is: 853.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.60 : 1,539.41 = 618.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.60/1,539.41 = 618.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.60x = 1,539.41 × 618.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.60x = 951,701.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,701.75/1,115.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.09

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