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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.88, 1,539.91 and 618.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.88, 1,539.91 and 618.50 is: 853.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.88 : 1,539.91 = 618.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.88/1,539.91 = 618.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.88x = 1,539.91 × 618.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.88x = 952,438.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,438.96/1,115.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.53

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