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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.88, 1,539.93 and 618.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.88, 1,539.93 and 618.53 is: 853.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.88 : 1,539.93 = 618.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.88/1,539.93 = 618.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.88x = 1,539.93 × 618.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.88x = 952,485.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,485.20/1,115.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.57

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