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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.87, 1,125.90 and 461.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.87, 1,125.90 and 461.87 is: 637.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.87 : 1,125.90 = 461.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.87/1,125.90 = 461.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.87x = 1,125.90 × 461.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.87x = 520,011.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,011.49/815.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.37

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