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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.18, 1,123.53 and 503.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.18, 1,123.53 and 503.14 is: 694.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.18 : 1,123.53 = 503.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.18/1,123.53 = 503.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.18x = 1,123.53 × 503.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.18x = 565,292.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,292.88/814.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.31

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