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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.89, 1,534.43 and 614.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.89, 1,534.43 and 614.57 is: 848.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.89 : 1,534.43 = 614.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.89/1,534.43 = 614.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.89x = 1,534.43 × 614.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.89x = 943,015.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,015.41/1,111.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.12

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