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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.63, 1,674.53 and 531.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.63, 1,674.53 and 531.03 is: 797.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.63 : 1,674.53 = 531.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.63/1,674.53 = 531.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.63x = 1,674.53 × 531.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.63x = 889,225.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,225.67/1,115.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.06

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