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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.44, 1,223.16 and 670.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.44, 1,223.16 and 670.86 is: 1,006.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.44 : 1,223.16 = 670.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.44/1,223.16 = 670.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.44x = 1,223.16 × 670.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.44x = 820,569.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,569.12/815.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.29

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