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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.16, 1,534.78 and 614.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.16, 1,534.78 and 614.84 is: 848.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.16 : 1,534.78 = 614.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.16/1,534.78 = 614.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.16x = 1,534.78 × 614.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.16x = 943,644.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,644.14/1,112.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.48

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