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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.77, 1,538.33 and 610.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.77, 1,538.33 and 610.62 is: 842.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.77 : 1,538.33 = 610.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.77/1,538.33 = 610.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.77x = 1,538.33 × 610.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.77x = 939,335.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,335.06/1,114.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.63

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