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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.70, 1,539.63 and 618.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.70, 1,539.63 and 618.33 is: 853.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.70 : 1,539.63 = 618.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.70/1,539.63 = 618.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.70x = 1,539.63 × 618.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.70x = 951,999.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,999.42/1,115.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.28

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