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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.23, 1,537.68 and 616.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.23, 1,537.68 and 616.86 is: 851.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.23 : 1,537.68 = 616.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.23/1,537.68 = 616.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.23x = 1,537.68 × 616.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.23x = 948,533.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,533.28/1,114.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.29

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