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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.87, 1,534.38 and 614.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.87, 1,534.38 and 614.47 is: 847.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.87 : 1,534.38 = 614.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.87/1,534.38 = 614.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.87x = 1,534.38 × 614.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.87x = 942,830.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,830.48/1,111.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.97

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