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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.19, 1,121.72 and 601.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.19, 1,121.72 and 601.57 is: 828.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.19 : 1,121.72 = 601.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.19/1,121.72 = 601.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.19x = 1,121.72 × 601.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.19x = 674,791.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,791.80/814.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.79

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