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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.08, 1,534.67 and 614.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.08, 1,534.67 and 614.72 is: 848.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.08 : 1,534.67 = 614.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.08/1,534.67 = 614.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.08x = 1,534.67 × 614.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.08x = 943,397.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,397.72/1,112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.32

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