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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.91, 1,228.35 and 674.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.91, 1,228.35 and 674.04 is: 1,011.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.91 : 1,228.35 = 674.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.91/1,228.35 = 674.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.91x = 1,228.35 × 674.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.91x = 827,957.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,957.03/818.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.05

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