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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.62, 1,536.82 and 616.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.62, 1,536.82 and 616.24 is: 850.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.62 : 1,536.82 = 616.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.62/1,536.82 = 616.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.62x = 1,536.82 × 616.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.62x = 947,049.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,049.96/1,113.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.42

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