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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.90, 1,124.57 and 460.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.90, 1,124.57 and 460.88 is: 636.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.90 : 1,124.57 = 460.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.90/1,124.57 = 460.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.90x = 1,124.57 × 460.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.90x = 518,291.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,291.82/814.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.02

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