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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.60, 1,536.66 and 616.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.60, 1,536.66 and 616.23 is: 850.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.60 : 1,536.66 = 616.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.60/1,536.66 = 616.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.60x = 1,536.66 × 616.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.60x = 946,935.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,935.99/1,113.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.34

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