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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.63, 1,536.66 and 616.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.63, 1,536.66 and 616.26 is: 850.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.63 : 1,536.66 = 616.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.63/1,536.66 = 616.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.63x = 1,536.66 × 616.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.63x = 946,982.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,982.09/1,113.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.36

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