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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.14, 1,122.75 and 591.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.14, 1,122.75 and 591.54 is: 815.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.14 : 1,122.75 = 591.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.14/1,122.75 = 591.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.14x = 1,122.75 × 591.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.14x = 664,152.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,152.91/814.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.77

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