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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.79, 1,816.20 and 552.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.79, 1,816.20 and 552.64 is: 828.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.79 : 1,816.20 = 552.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.79/1,816.20 = 552.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.79x = 1,816.20 × 552.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.79x = 1,003,694.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,694.42/1,210.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.96

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