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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.40, 1,304.10 and 818.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.40, 1,304.10 and 818.10 is: 1,227.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.40 : 1,304.10 = 818.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.40/1,304.10 = 818.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.40x = 1,304.10 × 818.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.40x = 1,066,884.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,884.21/869.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.15

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