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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.12, 1,220.91 and 678.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.12, 1,220.91 and 678.04 is: 1,016.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.12 : 1,220.91 = 678.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.12/1,220.91 = 678.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.12x = 1,220.91 × 678.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.12x = 827,825.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,825.82/814.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.84

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