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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.60, 1,214.55 and 672.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.60, 1,214.55 and 672.90 is: 1,008.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.60 : 1,214.55 = 672.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.60/1,214.55 = 672.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.60x = 1,214.55 × 672.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.60x = 817,270.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,270.70/810.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.23

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