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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.97, 1,539.37 and 673.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.97, 1,539.37 and 673.44 is: 928.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.97 : 1,539.37 = 673.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.97/1,539.37 = 673.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.97x = 1,539.37 × 673.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.97x = 1,036,673.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,673.33/1,115.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.94

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