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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.08, 1,537.44 and 616.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.08, 1,537.44 and 616.74 is: 851.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.08 : 1,537.44 = 616.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.08/1,537.44 = 616.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.08x = 1,537.44 × 616.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.08x = 948,200.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,200.75/1,114.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.11

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