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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.08, 1,221.48 and 381.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.08, 1,221.48 and 381.12 is: 571.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.08 : 1,221.48 = 381.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.08/1,221.48 = 381.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.08x = 1,221.48 × 381.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.08x = 465,530.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,530.46/814.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.85

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