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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.13, 1,214.33 and 682.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.13, 1,214.33 and 682.60 is: 1,018.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.13 : 1,214.33 = 682.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.13/1,214.33 = 682.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.13x = 1,214.33 × 682.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.13x = 828,898.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,898.25/814.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.15

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