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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.82, 1,539.82 and 618.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.82, 1,539.82 and 618.46 is: 853.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.82 : 1,539.82 = 618.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.82/1,539.82 = 618.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.82x = 1,539.82 × 618.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.82x = 952,317.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,317.08/1,115.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.47

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