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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.05, 1,537.30 and 616.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.05, 1,537.30 and 616.57 is: 850.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.05 : 1,537.30 = 616.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.05/1,537.30 = 616.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.05x = 1,537.30 × 616.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.05x = 947,842.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,842.29/1,114.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.81

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