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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.93, 1,221.19 and 375.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.93, 1,221.19 and 375.09 is: 562.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.93 : 1,221.19 = 375.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.93/1,221.19 = 375.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.93x = 1,221.19 × 375.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.93x = 458,056.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,056.16/814.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.08

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