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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.77, 1,534.25 and 607.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.77, 1,534.25 and 607.61 is: 838.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.77 : 1,534.25 = 607.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.77/1,534.25 = 607.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.77x = 1,534.25 × 607.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.77x = 932,214.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,214.93/1,111.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.50

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