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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.40, 1,124.28 and 605.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.40, 1,124.28 and 605.61 is: 835.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.40 : 1,124.28 = 605.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.40/1,124.28 = 605.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.40x = 1,124.28 × 605.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.40x = 680,875.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,875.21/815.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.02

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