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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.43, 1,536.50 and 616.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.43, 1,536.50 and 616.09 is: 850.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.43 : 1,536.50 = 616.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.43/1,536.50 = 616.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.43x = 1,536.50 × 616.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.43x = 946,622.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,622.86/1,113.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.19

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