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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.76, 1,534.22 and 614.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.76, 1,534.22 and 614.39 is: 847.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.76 : 1,534.22 = 614.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.76/1,534.22 = 614.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.76x = 1,534.22 × 614.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.76x = 942,598.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,598.68/1,111.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.85

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