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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.66, 1,539.67 and 618.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.66, 1,539.67 and 618.35 is: 853.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.66 : 1,539.67 = 618.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.66/1,539.67 = 618.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.66x = 1,539.67 × 618.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.66x = 952,054.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,054.94/1,115.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.36

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