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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.10, 1,534.66 and 614.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.10, 1,534.66 and 614.72 is: 848.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.10 : 1,534.66 = 614.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.10/1,534.66 = 614.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.10x = 1,534.66 × 614.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.10x = 943,386.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,386.20/1,112.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.29

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