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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.49, 1,533.80 and 614.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.49, 1,533.80 and 614.12 is: 847.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.49 : 1,533.80 = 614.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.49/1,533.80 = 614.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.49x = 1,533.80 × 614.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.49x = 941,931.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,931.12/1,111.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.45

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