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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.48, 1,226.78 and 681.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.48, 1,226.78 and 681.28 is: 1,019.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.48 : 1,226.78 = 681.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.48/1,226.78 = 681.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.48x = 1,226.78 × 681.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.48x = 835,780.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,780.68/819.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.89

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