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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.04, 1,223.49 and 702.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.04, 1,223.49 and 702.26 is: 1,051.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.04 : 1,223.49 = 702.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.04/1,223.49 = 702.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.04x = 1,223.49 × 702.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.04x = 859,208.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,208.09/817.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.61

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