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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.89, 1,221.89 and 267.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.89, 1,221.89 and 267.03 is: 400.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.89 : 1,221.89 = 267.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.89/1,221.89 = 267.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.89x = 1,221.89 × 267.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.89x = 326,279.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,279.95/814.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.40

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