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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.14, 1,125.09 and 466.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.14, 1,125.09 and 466.03 is: 643.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.14 : 1,125.09 = 466.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.14/1,125.09 = 466.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.14x = 1,125.09 × 466.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.14x = 524,325.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,325.69/815.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.23

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