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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.99, 1,537.32 and 616.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.99, 1,537.32 and 616.64 is: 850.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.99 : 1,537.32 = 616.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.99/1,537.32 = 616.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.99x = 1,537.32 × 616.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.99x = 947,972.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,972.38/1,113.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.97

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