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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.17, 1,123.61 and 459.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.17, 1,123.61 and 459.97 is: 634.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.17 : 1,123.61 = 459.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.17/1,123.61 = 459.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.17x = 1,123.61 × 459.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.17x = 516,821.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,821.78/814.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.79

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