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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.75, 1,818.36 and 527.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.75, 1,818.36 and 527.75 is: 791.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.75 : 1,818.36 = 527.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.75/1,818.36 = 527.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.75x = 1,818.36 × 527.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.75x = 959,639.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,639.49/1,211.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.95

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