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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.61, 1,123.47 and 503.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.61, 1,123.47 and 503.57 is: 694.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.61 : 1,123.47 = 503.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.61/1,123.47 = 503.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.61x = 1,123.47 × 503.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.61x = 565,745.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,745.79/814.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.50

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