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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.17, 1,123.59 and 460.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.17, 1,123.59 and 460.17 is: 635.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.17 : 1,123.59 = 460.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.17/1,123.59 = 460.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.17x = 1,123.59 × 460.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.17x = 517,042.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,042.41/814.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.05

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