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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.52, 1,225.60 and 674.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.52, 1,225.60 and 674.88 is: 1,010.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.52 : 1,225.60 = 674.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.52/1,225.60 = 674.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.52x = 1,225.60 × 674.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.52x = 827,132.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,132.93/818.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.52

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