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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.92, 1,537.14 and 616.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.92, 1,537.14 and 616.58 is: 850.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.92 : 1,537.14 = 616.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.92/1,537.14 = 616.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.92x = 1,537.14 × 616.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.92x = 947,769.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,769.78/1,113.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.84

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