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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.74, 1,124.63 and 483.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.74, 1,124.63 and 483.17 is: 666.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.74 : 1,124.63 = 483.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.74/1,124.63 = 483.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.74x = 1,124.63 × 483.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.74x = 543,391.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,391.50/814.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.95

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