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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.93, 1,534.56 and 614.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.93, 1,534.56 and 614.62 is: 848.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.93 : 1,534.56 = 614.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.93/1,534.56 = 614.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.93x = 1,534.56 × 614.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.93x = 943,171.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,171.27/1,111.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.23

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