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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.09, 1,223.94 and 680.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.09, 1,223.94 and 680.01 is: 1,019.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.09 : 1,223.94 = 680.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.09/1,223.94 = 680.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.09x = 1,223.94 × 680.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.09x = 832,291.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,291.44/816.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.85

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