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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.21, 1,228.95 and 674.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.21, 1,228.95 and 674.41 is: 1,010.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.21 : 1,228.95 = 674.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.21/1,228.95 = 674.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.21x = 1,228.95 × 674.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.21x = 828,816.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,816.17/820.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.49

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