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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.09, 1,534.70 and 614.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.09, 1,534.70 and 614.71 is: 848.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.09 : 1,534.70 = 614.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.09/1,534.70 = 614.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.09x = 1,534.70 × 614.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.09x = 943,384.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,384.69/1,112.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.30

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