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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.41, 1,820.66 and 520.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.41, 1,820.66 and 520.26 is: 780.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.41 : 1,820.66 = 520.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.41/1,820.66 = 520.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.41x = 1,820.66 × 520.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.41x = 947,216.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,216.57/1,213.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.62

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