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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.80, 1,536.92 and 616.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.80, 1,536.92 and 616.32 is: 850.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.80 : 1,536.92 = 616.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.80/1,536.92 = 616.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.80x = 1,536.92 × 616.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.80x = 947,234.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,234.53/1,113.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.45

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