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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.74, 1,221.67 and 381.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.74, 1,221.67 and 381.50 is: 572.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.74 : 1,221.67 = 381.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.74/1,221.67 = 381.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.74x = 1,221.67 × 381.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.74x = 466,067.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,067.11/814.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.04

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