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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.14, 1,123.71 and 465.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.14, 1,123.71 and 465.03 is: 641.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.14 : 1,123.71 = 465.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.14/1,123.71 = 465.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.14x = 1,123.71 × 465.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.14x = 522,558.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,558.86/814.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.85

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