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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.67, 1,538.49 and 673.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.67, 1,538.49 and 673.49 is: 928.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.67 : 1,538.49 = 673.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.67/1,538.49 = 673.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.67x = 1,538.49 × 673.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.67x = 1,036,157.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,157.63/1,115.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.73

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