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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.13, 1,123.40 and 460.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.13, 1,123.40 and 460.09 is: 634.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.13 : 1,123.40 = 460.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.13/1,123.40 = 460.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.13x = 1,123.40 × 460.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.13x = 516,861.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,861.16/814.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.87

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