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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.03, 1,537.31 and 609.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.03, 1,537.31 and 609.89 is: 841.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.03 : 1,537.31 = 609.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.03/1,537.31 = 609.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.03x = 1,537.31 × 609.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.03x = 937,590.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,590.00/1,114.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.62

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