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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.12, 1,124.86 and 442.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.12, 1,124.86 and 442.11 is: 610.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.12 : 1,124.86 = 442.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.12/1,124.86 = 442.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.12x = 1,124.86 × 442.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.12x = 497,311.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,311.85/815.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.11

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