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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.97, 1,537.26 and 616.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.97, 1,537.26 and 616.58 is: 850.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.97 : 1,537.26 = 616.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.97/1,537.26 = 616.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.97x = 1,537.26 × 616.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.97x = 947,847.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,847.61/1,113.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.87

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