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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.25, 1,123.87 and 465.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.25, 1,123.87 and 465.14 is: 642.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.25 : 1,123.87 = 465.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.25/1,123.87 = 465.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.25x = 1,123.87 × 465.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.25x = 522,756.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,756.89/814.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.01

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