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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.57, 1,124.10 and 441.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.57, 1,124.10 and 441.54 is: 609.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.57 : 1,124.10 = 441.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.57/1,124.10 = 441.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.57x = 1,124.10 × 441.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.57x = 496,327.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,327.29/814.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.32

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