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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.82, 1,123.27 and 581.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.82, 1,123.27 and 581.54 is: 801.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.82 : 1,123.27 = 581.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.82/1,123.27 = 581.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.82x = 1,123.27 × 581.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.82x = 653,221.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,221.55/814.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.68

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