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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.18, 1,124.94 and 442.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.18, 1,124.94 and 442.16 is: 610.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.18 : 1,124.94 = 442.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.18/1,124.94 = 442.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.18x = 1,124.94 × 442.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.18x = 497,397.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,397.85/815.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.17

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