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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.97, 1,222.48 and 252.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.97, 1,222.48 and 252.06 is: 378.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.97 : 1,222.48 = 252.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.97/1,222.48 = 252.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.97x = 1,222.48 × 252.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.97x = 308,132.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,132.20/814.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.09

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