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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.51, 1,226.14 and 681.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.51, 1,226.14 and 681.11 is: 1,020.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.51 : 1,226.14 = 681.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.51/1,226.14 = 681.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.51x = 1,226.14 × 681.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.51x = 835,132.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,132.98/818.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.32

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