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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.94, 1,537.21 and 616.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.94, 1,537.21 and 616.57 is: 850.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.94 : 1,537.21 = 616.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.94/1,537.21 = 616.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.94x = 1,537.21 × 616.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.94x = 947,797.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,797.57/1,113.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.85

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