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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.72, 1,539.75 and 618.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.72, 1,539.75 and 618.38 is: 853.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.72 : 1,539.75 = 618.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.72/1,539.75 = 618.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.72x = 1,539.75 × 618.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.72x = 952,150.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,150.61/1,115.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.40

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