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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.81, 1,538.31 and 617.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.81, 1,538.31 and 617.37 is: 851.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.81 : 1,538.31 = 617.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.81/1,538.31 = 617.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.81x = 1,538.31 × 617.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.81x = 949,698.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,698.75/1,114.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.90

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