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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.14, 1,536.08 and 615.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.14, 1,536.08 and 615.78 is: 849.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.14 : 1,536.08 = 615.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.14/1,536.08 = 615.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.14x = 1,536.08 × 615.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.14x = 945,884.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,884.26/1,113.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.75

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