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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.82, 1,539.74 and 643.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.82, 1,539.74 and 643.70 is: 888.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.82 : 1,539.74 = 643.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.82/1,539.74 = 643.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.82x = 1,539.74 × 643.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.82x = 991,136.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,136.10/1,115.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.26

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