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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.82, 1,534.25 and 614.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.82, 1,534.25 and 614.48 is: 847.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.82 : 1,534.25 = 614.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.82/1,534.25 = 614.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.82x = 1,534.25 × 614.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.82x = 942,759.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,759.80/1,111.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.95

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