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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.02, 1,214.86 and 290.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.02, 1,214.86 and 290.05 is: 435.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.02 : 1,214.86 = 290.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.02/1,214.86 = 290.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.02x = 1,214.86 × 290.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.02x = 352,370.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,370.14/810.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.01

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