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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.14, 1,214.93 and 262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.14, 1,214.93 and 262.20 is: 393.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.14 : 1,214.93 = 262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.14/1,214.93 = 262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.14x = 1,214.93 × 262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.14x = 318,559.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,559.86/810.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.22

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