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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.07, 1,534.67 and 614.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.07, 1,534.67 and 614.71 is: 848.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.07 : 1,534.67 = 614.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.07/1,534.67 = 614.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.07x = 1,534.67 × 614.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.07x = 943,371.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,371.24/1,112.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.30

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