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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.21, 1,537.62 and 616.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.21, 1,537.62 and 616.83 is: 851.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.21 : 1,537.62 = 616.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.21/1,537.62 = 616.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.21x = 1,537.62 × 616.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.21x = 948,450.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,450.14/1,114.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.23

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