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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.13, 1,123.62 and 460.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.13, 1,123.62 and 460.16 is: 635.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.13 : 1,123.62 = 460.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.13/1,123.62 = 460.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.13x = 1,123.62 × 460.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.13x = 517,050.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,050.76/814.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.09

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