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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.15, 1,124.89 and 461.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.15, 1,124.89 and 461.12 is: 636.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.15 : 1,124.89 = 461.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.15/1,124.89 = 461.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.15x = 1,124.89 × 461.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.15x = 518,702.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,702.50/815.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.33

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