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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.74, 1,539.74 and 618.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.74, 1,539.74 and 618.39 is: 853.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.74 : 1,539.74 = 618.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.74/1,539.74 = 618.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.74x = 1,539.74 × 618.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.74x = 952,159.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,159.82/1,115.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.39

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