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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.73, 1,539.70 and 618.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.73, 1,539.70 and 618.36 is: 853.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.73 : 1,539.70 = 618.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.73/1,539.70 = 618.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.73x = 1,539.70 × 618.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.73x = 952,081.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,081.57/1,115.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.33

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