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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.09, 1,220.94 and 678.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.09, 1,220.94 and 678.01 is: 1,016.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.09 : 1,220.94 = 678.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.09/1,220.94 = 678.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.09x = 1,220.94 × 678.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.09x = 827,809.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,809.53/814.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.85

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