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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.70, 1,817.53 and 527.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.70, 1,817.53 and 527.70 is: 791.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.70 : 1,817.53 = 527.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.70/1,817.53 = 527.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.70x = 1,817.53 × 527.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.70x = 959,110.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,110.58/1,211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.54

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