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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.09, 1,124.87 and 483.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.09, 1,124.87 and 483.44 is: 667.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.09 : 1,124.87 = 483.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.09/1,124.87 = 483.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.09x = 1,124.87 × 483.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.09x = 543,799.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,799.11/815.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.17

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