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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.53, 1,124.35 and 483.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.53, 1,124.35 and 483.07 is: 666.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.53 : 1,124.35 = 483.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.53/1,124.35 = 483.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.53x = 1,124.35 × 483.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.53x = 543,139.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,139.75/814.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.81

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