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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.96, 1,223.94 and 671.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.96, 1,223.94 and 671.24 is: 1,006.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.96 : 1,223.94 = 671.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.96/1,223.94 = 671.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.96x = 1,223.94 × 671.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.96x = 821,551.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,551.37/815.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.86

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