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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.59, 1,226.22 and 681.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.59, 1,226.22 and 681.20 is: 1,020.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.59 : 1,226.22 = 681.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.59/1,226.22 = 681.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.59x = 1,226.22 × 681.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.59x = 835,301.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,301.06/818.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.41

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