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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810, 1,212.45 and 680.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810, 1,212.45 and 680.16 is: 1,018.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810 : 1,212.45 = 680.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810/1,212.45 = 680.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810x = 1,212.45 × 680.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810x = 824,659.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,659.99/810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.10

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