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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.44, 1,533.87 and 614.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.44, 1,533.87 and 614.13 is: 847.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.44 : 1,533.87 = 614.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.44/1,533.87 = 614.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.44x = 1,533.87 × 614.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.44x = 941,995.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,995.58/1,111.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.55

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