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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.23, 1,534.85 and 614.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.23, 1,534.85 and 614.86 is: 848.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.23 : 1,534.85 = 614.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.23/1,534.85 = 614.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.23x = 1,534.85 × 614.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.23x = 943,719.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,719.02/1,112.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.49

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