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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.74, 1,534.17 and 614.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.74, 1,534.17 and 614.36 is: 847.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.74 : 1,534.17 = 614.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.74/1,534.17 = 614.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.74x = 1,534.17 × 614.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.74x = 942,538.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,538.82/1,111.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.81

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