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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.85, 1,222.10 and 266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.85, 1,222.10 and 266.90 is: 400.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.85 : 1,222.10 = 266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.85/1,222.10 = 266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.85x = 1,222.10 × 266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.85x = 326,171.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,171.05/814.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.29

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