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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.94, 1,222.49 and 267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.94, 1,222.49 and 267.12 is: 400.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.94 : 1,222.49 = 267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.94/1,222.49 = 267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.94x = 1,222.49 × 267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.94x = 326,550.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,550.19/814.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.71

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