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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.95, 1,539.94 and 618.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.95, 1,539.94 and 618.55 is: 853.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.95 : 1,539.94 = 618.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.95/1,539.94 = 618.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.95x = 1,539.94 × 618.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.95x = 952,529.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,529.89/1,115.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.56

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