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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.60, 1,231.05 and 683.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.60, 1,231.05 and 683.90 is: 1,024.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.60 : 1,231.05 = 683.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.60/1,231.05 = 683.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.60x = 1,231.05 × 683.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.60x = 841,915.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,915.10/821.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.73

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