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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.10, 1,218.42 and 677.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.10, 1,218.42 and 677.42 is: 1,013.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.10 : 1,218.42 = 677.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.10/1,218.42 = 677.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.10x = 1,218.42 × 677.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.10x = 825,382.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,382.08/814.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.86

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