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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.27, 1,534.88 and 608.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.27, 1,534.88 and 608.12 is: 839.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.27 : 1,534.88 = 608.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.27/1,534.88 = 608.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.27x = 1,534.88 × 608.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.27x = 933,391.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,391.23/1,112.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.18

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