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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.72, 1,538.26 and 617.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.72, 1,538.26 and 617.32 is: 851.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.72 : 1,538.26 = 617.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.72/1,538.26 = 617.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.72x = 1,538.26 × 617.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.72x = 949,598.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,598.66/1,114.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.87

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