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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.97, 1,124.68 and 483.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.97, 1,124.68 and 483.34 is: 667.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.97 : 1,124.68 = 483.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.97/1,124.68 = 483.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.97x = 1,124.68 × 483.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.97x = 543,602.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,602.83/814.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.02

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