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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.18, 1,534.92 and 614.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.18, 1,534.92 and 614.94 is: 848.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.18 : 1,534.92 = 614.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.18/1,534.92 = 614.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.18x = 1,534.92 × 614.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.18x = 943,889.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,889.47/1,112.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.68

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