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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.23, 1,122.06 and 592.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.23, 1,122.06 and 592.74 is: 816.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.23 : 1,122.06 = 592.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.23/1,122.06 = 592.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.23x = 1,122.06 × 592.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.23x = 665,089.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,089.84/814.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.83

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