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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.54, 1,221.80 and 381.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.54, 1,221.80 and 381.59 is: 572.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.54 : 1,221.80 = 381.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.54/1,221.80 = 381.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.54x = 1,221.80 × 381.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.54x = 466,226.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,226.66/814.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.38

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