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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.62, 1,539.57 and 618.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.62, 1,539.57 and 618.27 is: 853.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.62 : 1,539.57 = 618.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.62/1,539.57 = 618.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.62x = 1,539.57 × 618.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.62x = 951,863.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,863.78/1,115.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.22

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