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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.97, 1,123.11 and 593.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.97, 1,123.11 and 593.51 is: 817.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.97 : 1,123.11 = 593.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.97/1,123.11 = 593.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.97x = 1,123.11 × 593.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.97x = 666,571.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,571.40/814.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.91

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