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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.20, 1,242.30 and 814.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.20, 1,242.30 and 814.70 is: 1,222.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.20 : 1,242.30 = 814.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.20/1,242.30 = 814.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.20x = 1,242.30 × 814.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.20x = 1,012,101.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,101.81/828.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.05

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