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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.17, 1,537.56 and 616.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.17, 1,537.56 and 616.84 is: 851.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.17 : 1,537.56 = 616.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.17/1,537.56 = 616.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.17x = 1,537.56 × 616.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.17x = 948,432.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,432.35/1,114.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.25

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