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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.68, 1,539.60 and 618.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.68, 1,539.60 and 618.31 is: 853.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.68 : 1,539.60 = 618.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.68/1,539.60 = 618.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.68x = 1,539.60 × 618.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.68x = 951,948.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,948.15/1,115.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.24

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