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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.61, 1,121.94 and 614.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.61, 1,121.94 and 614.90 is: 847.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.61 : 1,121.94 = 614.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.61/1,121.94 = 614.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.61x = 1,121.94 × 614.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.61x = 689,880.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,880.91/813.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.93

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