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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.11, 1,220.97 and 294.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.11, 1,220.97 and 294.14 is: 441.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.11 : 1,220.97 = 294.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.11/1,220.97 = 294.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.11x = 1,220.97 × 294.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.11x = 359,130.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,130.01/814.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.13

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