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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.30, 1,534.92 and 614.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.30, 1,534.92 and 614.91 is: 848.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.30 : 1,534.92 = 614.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.30/1,534.92 = 614.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.30x = 1,534.92 × 614.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.30x = 943,834.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,834.58/1,112.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.54

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