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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.87, 1,124.51 and 441.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.87, 1,124.51 and 441.84 is: 609.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.87 : 1,124.51 = 441.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.87/1,124.51 = 441.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.87x = 1,124.51 × 441.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.87x = 496,855.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,855.51/814.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.73

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