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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.78, 1,539.66 and 618.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.78, 1,539.66 and 618.37 is: 853.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.78 : 1,539.66 = 618.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.78/1,539.66 = 618.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.78x = 1,539.66 × 618.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.78x = 952,079.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,079.55/1,115.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.29

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