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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.39, 1,536.48 and 616.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.39, 1,536.48 and 616.05 is: 850.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.39 : 1,536.48 = 616.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.39/1,536.48 = 616.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.39x = 1,536.48 × 616.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.39x = 946,548.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,548.50/1,113.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.15

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