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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.31, 1,533.62 and 613.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.31, 1,533.62 and 613.94 is: 847.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.31 : 1,533.62 = 613.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.31/1,533.62 = 613.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.31x = 1,533.62 × 613.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.31x = 941,539.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,539.93/1,111.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.24

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