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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.45, 1,537.88 and 617.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.45, 1,537.88 and 617.06 is: 851.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.45 : 1,537.88 = 617.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.45/1,537.88 = 617.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.45x = 1,537.88 × 617.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.45x = 948,956.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,956.34/1,114.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.50

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