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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.66, 1,539.59 and 643.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.66, 1,539.59 and 643.52 is: 888.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.66 : 1,539.59 = 643.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.66/1,539.59 = 643.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.66x = 1,539.59 × 643.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.66x = 990,757.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,757.59/1,115.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.05

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