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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.63, 1,227.94 and 674.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.63, 1,227.94 and 674.04 is: 1,011.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.63 : 1,227.94 = 674.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.63/1,227.94 = 674.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.63x = 1,227.94 × 674.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.63x = 827,685.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,685.43/818.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.06

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