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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.65, 1,539.54 and 643.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.65, 1,539.54 and 643.21 is: 887.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.65 : 1,539.54 = 643.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.65/1,539.54 = 643.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.65x = 1,539.54 × 643.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.65x = 990,247.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,247.52/1,115.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.60

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