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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.34, 1,227.51 and 690.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.34, 1,227.51 and 690.14 is: 1,033.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.34 : 1,227.51 = 690.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.34/1,227.51 = 690.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.34x = 1,227.51 × 690.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.34x = 847,156.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,156.82/819.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.95

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