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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.61, 1,221.34 and 381.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.61, 1,221.34 and 381.53 is: 572.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.61 : 1,221.34 = 381.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.61/1,221.34 = 381.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.61x = 1,221.34 × 381.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.61x = 465,975.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,975.94/814.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.02

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