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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.34, 1,535.00 and 614.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.34, 1,535.00 and 614.96 is: 848.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.34 : 1,535.00 = 614.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.34/1,535.00 = 614.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.34x = 1,535.00 × 614.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.34x = 943,968.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,968.59/1,112.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.64

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