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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.01, 1,233.14 and 274.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.01, 1,233.14 and 274.09 is: 411.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.01 : 1,233.14 = 274.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.01/1,233.14 = 274.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.01x = 1,233.14 × 274.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.01x = 337,989.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,989.97/822.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.18

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