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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.51, 1,221.81 and 266.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.51, 1,221.81 and 266.86 is: 400.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.51 : 1,221.81 = 266.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.51/1,221.81 = 266.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.51x = 1,221.81 × 266.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.51x = 326,052.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,052.22/814.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.30

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