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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.62, 1,539.60 and 643.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.62, 1,539.60 and 643.50 is: 888.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.62 : 1,539.60 = 643.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.62/1,539.60 = 643.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.62x = 1,539.60 × 643.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.62x = 990,732.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,732.60/1,115.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.06

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