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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.38, 1,533.66 and 613.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.38, 1,533.66 and 613.99 is: 847.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.38 : 1,533.66 = 613.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.38/1,533.66 = 613.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.38x = 1,533.66 × 613.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.38x = 941,651.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,651.90/1,111.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.28

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