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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.28, 1,810.14 and 522.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.28, 1,810.14 and 522.28 is: 783.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.28 : 1,810.14 = 522.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.28/1,810.14 = 522.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.28x = 1,810.14 × 522.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.28x = 945,399.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,399.92/1,206.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.73

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