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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.10, 1,122.80 and 519.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.10, 1,122.80 and 519.26 is: 716.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.10 : 1,122.80 = 519.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.10/1,122.80 = 519.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.10x = 1,122.80 × 519.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.10x = 583,016.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,016.92/814.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.15

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