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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.84, 1,537.06 and 616.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.84, 1,537.06 and 616.48 is: 850.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.84 : 1,537.06 = 616.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.84/1,537.06 = 616.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.84x = 1,537.06 × 616.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.84x = 947,566.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,566.75/1,113.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.72

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