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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.92, 1,222.56 and 267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.92, 1,222.56 and 267.12 is: 400.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.92 : 1,222.56 = 267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.92/1,222.56 = 267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.92x = 1,222.56 × 267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.92x = 326,570.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,570.23/814.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.74

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