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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.86, 1,222.03 and 266.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.86, 1,222.03 and 266.92 is: 400.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.86 : 1,222.03 = 266.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.86/1,222.03 = 266.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.86x = 1,222.03 × 266.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.86x = 326,176.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,176.80/814.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.29

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