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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.76, 1,543.92 and 614.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.76, 1,543.92 and 614.64 is: 848.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.76 : 1,543.92 = 614.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.76/1,543.92 = 614.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.76x = 1,543.92 × 614.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.76x = 948,954.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,954.99/1,118.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.22

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