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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.10, 1,228.14 and 682.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.10, 1,228.14 and 682.80 is: 1,025.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.10 : 1,228.14 = 682.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.10/1,228.14 = 682.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.10x = 1,228.14 × 682.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.10x = 838,573.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,573.99/818.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.03

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