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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.26, 1,816.10 and 526.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.26, 1,816.10 and 526.26 is: 789.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.26 : 1,816.10 = 526.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.26/1,816.10 = 526.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.26x = 1,816.10 × 526.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.26x = 955,740.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,740.79/1,210.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.70

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