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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.51, 1,227.64 and 682.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.51, 1,227.64 and 682.11 is: 1,021.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.51 : 1,227.64 = 682.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.51/1,227.64 = 682.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.51x = 1,227.64 × 682.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.51x = 837,385.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,385.52/819.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.81

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