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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.90, 1,226.90 and 681.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.90, 1,226.90 and 681.91 is: 1,022.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.90 : 1,226.90 = 681.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.90/1,226.90 = 681.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.90x = 1,226.90 × 681.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.90x = 836,635.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,635.38/817.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.91

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