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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.69, 1,534.14 and 614.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.69, 1,534.14 and 614.32 is: 847.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.69 : 1,534.14 = 614.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.69/1,534.14 = 614.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.69x = 1,534.14 × 614.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.69x = 942,452.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,452.88/1,111.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.77

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