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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.54, 1,224.96 and 670.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.54, 1,224.96 and 670.58 is: 1,003.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.54 : 1,224.96 = 670.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.54/1,224.96 = 670.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.54x = 1,224.96 × 670.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.54x = 821,427.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,427.55/818.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.53

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