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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.62, 1,218.27 and 684.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.62, 1,218.27 and 684.63 is: 1,023.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.62 : 1,218.27 = 684.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.62/1,218.27 = 684.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.62x = 1,218.27 × 684.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.62x = 834,064.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,064.19/814.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.87

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