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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.10, 1,124.49 and 683.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.10, 1,124.49 and 683.78 is: 944.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.10 : 1,124.49 = 683.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.10/1,124.49 = 683.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.10x = 1,124.49 × 683.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.10x = 768,903.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,903.77/814.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.48

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