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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.15, 1,123.68 and 519.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.15, 1,123.68 and 519.37 is: 716.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.15 : 1,123.68 = 519.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.15/1,123.68 = 519.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.15x = 1,123.68 × 519.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.15x = 583,605.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,605.68/814.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.83

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