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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.06, 1,537.42 and 616.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.06, 1,537.42 and 616.71 is: 851.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.06 : 1,537.42 = 616.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.06/1,537.42 = 616.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.06x = 1,537.42 × 616.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.06x = 948,140.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,140.31/1,114.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.07

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