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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.38, 1,534.94 and 614.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.38, 1,534.94 and 614.98 is: 848.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.38 : 1,534.94 = 614.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.38/1,534.94 = 614.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.38x = 1,534.94 × 614.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.38x = 943,957.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,957.40/1,112.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.59

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