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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.83, 1,534.26 and 614.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.83, 1,534.26 and 614.43 is: 847.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.83 : 1,534.26 = 614.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.83/1,534.26 = 614.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.83x = 1,534.26 × 614.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.83x = 942,695.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,695.37/1,111.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.88

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