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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.03, 1,537.31 and 616.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.03, 1,537.31 and 616.70 is: 851.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.03 : 1,537.31 = 616.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.03/1,537.31 = 616.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.03x = 1,537.31 × 616.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.03x = 948,061.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,061.48/1,114.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.02

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