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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.90, 1,538.81 and 673.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.90, 1,538.81 and 673.54 is: 928.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.90 : 1,538.81 = 673.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.90/1,538.81 = 673.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.90x = 1,538.81 × 673.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.90x = 1,036,445.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,445.40/1,115.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.80

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