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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.92, 1,124.63 and 460.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.92, 1,124.63 and 460.92 is: 636.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.92 : 1,124.63 = 460.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.92/1,124.63 = 460.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.92x = 1,124.63 × 460.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.92x = 518,364.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,364.46/814.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.09

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