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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.73, 1,539.14 and 673.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.73, 1,539.14 and 673.47 is: 929.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.73 : 1,539.14 = 673.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.73/1,539.14 = 673.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.73x = 1,539.14 × 673.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.73x = 1,036,561.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,561.25/1,115.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.04

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