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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.63, 1,121.03 and 590.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.63, 1,121.03 and 590.23 is: 815.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.63 : 1,121.03 = 590.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.63/1,121.03 = 590.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.63x = 1,121.03 × 590.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.63x = 661,665.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,665.54/811.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.23

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