Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.29, 1,221.66 and 351.87
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 814.29, 1,221.66 and 351.87 is: 527.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
814.29 : 1,221.66 = 351.87 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
814.29/1,221.66 = 351.87/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
814.29x = 1,221.66 × 351.87 - Step 4: Simplify right side
814.29x = 429,865.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 429,865.50/814.29 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527.90
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