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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.13, 1,537.52 and 616.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.13, 1,537.52 and 616.79 is: 851.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.13 : 1,537.52 = 616.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.13/1,537.52 = 616.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.13x = 1,537.52 × 616.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.13x = 948,316.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,316.19/1,114.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.18

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