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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.08, 1,122.80 and 519.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.08, 1,122.80 and 519.20 is: 716.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.08 : 1,122.80 = 519.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.08/1,122.80 = 519.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.08x = 1,122.80 × 519.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.08x = 582,957.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,957.76/814.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.09

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