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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.22, 1,123.58 and 460.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.22, 1,123.58 and 460.19 is: 635.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.22 : 1,123.58 = 460.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.22/1,123.58 = 460.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.22x = 1,123.58 × 460.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.22x = 517,055.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,055.81/814.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.03

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