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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.96, 1,537.24 and 616.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.96, 1,537.24 and 616.59 is: 850.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.96 : 1,537.24 = 616.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.96/1,537.24 = 616.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.96x = 1,537.24 × 616.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.96x = 947,836.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,836.04/1,113.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.87

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