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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.18, 1,220.03 and 804.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.18, 1,220.03 and 804.24 is: 1,203.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.18 : 1,220.03 = 804.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.18/1,220.03 = 804.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.18x = 1,220.03 × 804.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.18x = 981,195.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,195.92/815.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.66

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