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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.72, 1,534.11 and 614.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.72, 1,534.11 and 614.35 is: 847.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.72 : 1,534.11 = 614.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.72/1,534.11 = 614.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.72x = 1,534.11 × 614.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.72x = 942,477.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,477.41/1,111.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.77

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