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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.05, 1,221.14 and 294.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.05, 1,221.14 and 294.03 is: 441.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.05 : 1,221.14 = 294.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.05/1,221.14 = 294.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.05x = 1,221.14 × 294.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.05x = 359,052.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,052.53/814.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.07

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