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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.04, 1,123.37 and 519.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.04, 1,123.37 and 519.60 is: 717.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.04 : 1,123.37 = 519.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.04/1,123.37 = 519.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.04x = 1,123.37 × 519.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.04x = 583,700.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,700.45/814.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.05

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