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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.30, 1,121.16 and 614.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.30, 1,121.16 and 614.47 is: 849.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.30 : 1,121.16 = 614.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.30/1,121.16 = 614.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.30x = 1,121.16 × 614.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.30x = 688,919.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,919.19/811.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.15

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