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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.97, 1,673.28 and 531.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.97, 1,673.28 and 531.15 is: 796.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.97 : 1,673.28 = 531.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.97/1,673.28 = 531.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.97x = 1,673.28 × 531.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.97x = 888,762.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,762.67/1,115.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.40

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