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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.32, 1,537.74 and 616.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.32, 1,537.74 and 616.95 is: 851.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.32 : 1,537.74 = 616.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.32/1,537.74 = 616.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.32x = 1,537.74 × 616.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.32x = 948,708.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,708.69/1,114.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.38

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