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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.85, 1,539.93 and 643.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.85, 1,539.93 and 643.80 is: 888.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.85 : 1,539.93 = 643.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.85/1,539.93 = 643.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.85x = 1,539.93 × 643.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.85x = 991,406.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,406.93/1,115.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.48

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