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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.20, 1,228.80 and 682.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.20, 1,228.80 and 682.40 is: 1,023.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.20 : 1,228.80 = 682.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.20/1,228.80 = 682.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.20x = 1,228.80 × 682.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.20x = 838,533.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,533.12/819.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.60

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