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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.20, 1,214.70 and 682.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.20, 1,214.70 and 682.60 is: 1,020.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.20 : 1,214.70 = 682.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.20/1,214.70 = 682.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.20x = 1,214.70 × 682.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.20x = 829,154.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,154.22/812.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.87

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