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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.10, 1,226.97 and 681.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.10, 1,226.97 and 681.70 is: 1,021.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.10 : 1,226.97 = 681.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.10/1,226.97 = 681.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.10x = 1,226.97 × 681.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.10x = 836,425.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,425.45/819.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.15

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