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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.94, 1,540.05 and 618.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.94, 1,540.05 and 618.64 is: 853.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.94 : 1,540.05 = 618.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.94/1,540.05 = 618.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.94x = 1,540.05 × 618.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.94x = 952,730.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,730.36/1,115.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.74

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