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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.91, 1,231.23 and 684.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.91, 1,231.23 and 684.03 is: 1,027.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.91 : 1,231.23 = 684.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.91/1,231.23 = 684.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.91x = 1,231.23 × 684.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.91x = 842,198.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,198.26/819.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.18

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