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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.57, 1,536.71 and 616.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.57, 1,536.71 and 616.20 is: 850.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.57 : 1,536.71 = 616.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.57/1,536.71 = 616.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.57x = 1,536.71 × 616.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.57x = 946,917.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,917.62/1,113.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.34

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