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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.82, 1,534.19 and 614.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.82, 1,534.19 and 614.43 is: 847.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.82 : 1,534.19 = 614.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.82/1,534.19 = 614.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.82x = 1,534.19 × 614.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.82x = 942,649.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,649.29/1,111.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.85

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