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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.11, 1,536.09 and 615.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.11, 1,536.09 and 615.74 is: 849.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.11 : 1,536.09 = 615.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.11/1,536.09 = 615.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.11x = 1,536.09 × 615.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.11x = 945,824.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,824.38/1,113.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.72

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