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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.14, 1,121.86 and 459.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.14, 1,121.86 and 459.01 is: 633.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.14 : 1,121.86 = 459.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.14/1,121.86 = 459.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.14x = 1,121.86 × 459.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.14x = 514,937.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,937.05/813.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.27

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