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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.55, 1,538.03 and 617.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.55, 1,538.03 and 617.18 is: 851.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.55 : 1,538.03 = 617.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.55/1,538.03 = 617.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.55x = 1,538.03 × 617.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.55x = 949,241.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,241.36/1,114.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.68

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