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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.42, 1,533.75 and 614.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.42, 1,533.75 and 614.06 is: 847.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.42 : 1,533.75 = 614.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.42/1,533.75 = 614.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.42x = 1,533.75 × 614.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.42x = 941,818.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,818.36/1,111.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.40

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