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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.84, 1,543.97 and 614.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.84, 1,543.97 and 614.66 is: 848.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.84 : 1,543.97 = 614.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.84/1,543.97 = 614.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.84x = 1,543.97 × 614.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.84x = 949,024.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,024.31/1,118.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.22

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