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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.24, 1,533.50 and 613.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.24, 1,533.50 and 613.91 is: 847.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.24 : 1,533.50 = 613.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.24/1,533.50 = 613.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.24x = 1,533.50 × 613.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.24x = 941,430.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,430.99/1,111.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.19

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