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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.91, 1,124.48 and 594.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.91, 1,124.48 and 594.11 is: 819.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.91 : 1,124.48 = 594.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.91/1,124.48 = 594.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.91x = 1,124.48 × 594.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.91x = 668,056.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,056.22/814.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.80

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