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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814, 1,121.34 and 617.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814, 1,121.34 and 617.32 is: 850.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814 : 1,121.34 = 617.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814/1,121.34 = 617.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814x = 1,121.34 × 617.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814x = 692,225.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,225.61/814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.40

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