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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.98, 1,534.39 and 614.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.98, 1,534.39 and 614.59 is: 848.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.98 : 1,534.39 = 614.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.98/1,534.39 = 614.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.98x = 1,534.39 × 614.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.98x = 943,020.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,020.75/1,111.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.06

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