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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.87, 1,223.99 and 268.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.87, 1,223.99 and 268.05 is: 402.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.87 : 1,223.99 = 268.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.87/1,223.99 = 268.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.87x = 1,223.99 × 268.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.87x = 328,090.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,090.52/815.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.14

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