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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.02, 1,304.91 and 819.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.02, 1,304.91 and 819.22 is: 1,228.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.02 : 1,304.91 = 819.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.02/1,304.91 = 819.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.02x = 1,304.91 × 819.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.02x = 1,069,008.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,008.37/870.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.72

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