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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.10, 1,225.47 and 680.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.10, 1,225.47 and 680.70 is: 1,019.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.10 : 1,225.47 = 680.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.10/1,225.47 = 680.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.10x = 1,225.47 × 680.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.10x = 834,177.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,177.43/818.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.66

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