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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.66, 1,539.57 and 673.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.66, 1,539.57 and 673.52 is: 929.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.66 : 1,539.57 = 673.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.66/1,539.57 = 673.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.66x = 1,539.57 × 673.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.66x = 1,036,931.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,931.19/1,115.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.43

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