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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.05, 1,537.28 and 616.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.05, 1,537.28 and 616.62 is: 850.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.05 : 1,537.28 = 616.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.05/1,537.28 = 616.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.05x = 1,537.28 × 616.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.05x = 947,917.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,917.59/1,114.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.88

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