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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.93, 1,539.97 and 618.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.93, 1,539.97 and 618.60 is: 853.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.93 : 1,539.97 = 618.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.93/1,539.97 = 618.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.93x = 1,539.97 × 618.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.93x = 952,625.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,625.44/1,115.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.66

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