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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.07, 1,221.14 and 800.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.07, 1,221.14 and 800.44 is: 1,200.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.07 : 1,221.14 = 800.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.07/1,221.14 = 800.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.07x = 1,221.14 × 800.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.07x = 977,448.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,448.25/814.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.69

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