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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.29, 1,534.97 and 614.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.29, 1,534.97 and 614.93 is: 848.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.29 : 1,534.97 = 614.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.29/1,534.97 = 614.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.29x = 1,534.97 × 614.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.29x = 943,896.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,896.03/1,112.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.61

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