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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810, 1,215.04 and 262.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810, 1,215.04 and 262.14 is: 393.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810 : 1,215.04 = 262.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810/1,215.04 = 262.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810x = 1,215.04 × 262.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810x = 318,510.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,510.59/810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.22

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