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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.93, 1,124.60 and 441.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.93, 1,124.60 and 441.90 is: 609.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.93 : 1,124.60 = 441.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.93/1,124.60 = 441.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.93x = 1,124.60 × 441.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.93x = 496,958.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,958.53/814.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.82

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