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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.14, 1,214.90 and 262.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.14, 1,214.90 and 262.17 is: 393.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.14 : 1,214.90 = 262.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.14/1,214.90 = 262.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.14x = 1,214.90 × 262.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.14x = 318,509.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,509.02/810.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.16

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