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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810, 1,214.46 and 376.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810, 1,214.46 and 376.92 is: 565.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810 : 1,214.46 = 376.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810/1,214.46 = 376.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810x = 1,214.46 × 376.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810x = 457,754.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,754.26/810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.13

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