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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.81, 1,539.85 and 618.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.81, 1,539.85 and 618.44 is: 853.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.81 : 1,539.85 = 618.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.81/1,539.85 = 618.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.81x = 1,539.85 × 618.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.81x = 952,294.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,294.04/1,115.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.46

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