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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.03, 1,124.73 and 483.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.03, 1,124.73 and 483.62 is: 667.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.03 : 1,124.73 = 483.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.03/1,124.73 = 483.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.03x = 1,124.73 × 483.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.03x = 543,936.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,936.30/815.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.39

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