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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.55, 1,533.83 and 614.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.55, 1,533.83 and 614.15 is: 847.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.55 : 1,533.83 = 614.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.55/1,533.83 = 614.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.55x = 1,533.83 × 614.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.55x = 942,007.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,007.06/1,111.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.48

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