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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.08, 1,221.12 and 669.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.08, 1,221.12 and 669.36 is: 1,004.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.08 : 1,221.12 = 669.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.08/1,221.12 = 669.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.08x = 1,221.12 × 669.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.08x = 817,368.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,368.88/814.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.04

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