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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.22, 1,537.58 and 616.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.22, 1,537.58 and 616.82 is: 851.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.22 : 1,537.58 = 616.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.22/1,537.58 = 616.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.22x = 1,537.58 × 616.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.22x = 948,399.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,399.32/1,114.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.18

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