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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.68, 1,536.86 and 616.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.68, 1,536.86 and 616.32 is: 850.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.68 : 1,536.86 = 616.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.68/1,536.86 = 616.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.68x = 1,536.86 × 616.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.68x = 947,197.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,197.56/1,113.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.51

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