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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.15, 1,224.48 and 671.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.15, 1,224.48 and 671.89 is: 1,005.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.15 : 1,224.48 = 671.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.15/1,224.48 = 671.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.15x = 1,224.48 × 671.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.15x = 822,715.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,715.87/818.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.59

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