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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.70, 1,223.62 and 267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.70, 1,223.62 and 267.72 is: 401.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.70 : 1,223.62 = 267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.70/1,223.62 = 267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.70x = 1,223.62 × 267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.70x = 327,587.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,587.55/815.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.60

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