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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.69, 1,539.14 and 643.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.69, 1,539.14 and 643.47 is: 887.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.69 : 1,539.14 = 643.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.69/1,539.14 = 643.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.69x = 1,539.14 × 643.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.69x = 990,387.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,387.20/1,115.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.69

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