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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.93, 1,537.25 and 616.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.93, 1,537.25 and 616.59 is: 850.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.93 : 1,537.25 = 616.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.93/1,537.25 = 616.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.93x = 1,537.25 × 616.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.93x = 947,849.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,849.89/1,113.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.91

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