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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.51, 1,533.80 and 614.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.51, 1,533.80 and 614.10 is: 847.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.51 : 1,533.80 = 614.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.51/1,533.80 = 614.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.51x = 1,533.80 × 614.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.51x = 941,908.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,908.12/1,111.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.41

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