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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.68, 1,538.22 and 610.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.68, 1,538.22 and 610.53 is: 842.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.68 : 1,538.22 = 610.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.68/1,538.22 = 610.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.68x = 1,538.22 × 610.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.68x = 939,129.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,129.46/1,114.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.51

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