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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.19, 1,221.45 and 668.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.19, 1,221.45 and 668.23 is: 1,000.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.19 : 1,221.45 = 668.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.19/1,221.45 = 668.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.19x = 1,221.45 × 668.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.19x = 816,209.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,209.53/816.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.02

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