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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.18, 1,537.52 and 610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.18, 1,537.52 and 610 is: 841.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.18 : 1,537.52 = 610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.18/1,537.52 = 610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.18x = 1,537.52 × 610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.18x = 937,887.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,887.20/1,114.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.77

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