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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.56, 1,533.92 and 614.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.56, 1,533.92 and 614.22 is: 847.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.56 : 1,533.92 = 614.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.56/1,533.92 = 614.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.56x = 1,533.92 × 614.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.56x = 942,164.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,164.34/1,111.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.61

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