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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.80, 1,820.49 and 520.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.80, 1,820.49 and 520.58 is: 780.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.80 : 1,820.49 = 520.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.80/1,820.49 = 520.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.80x = 1,820.49 × 520.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.80x = 947,701.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,701.58/1,213.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.77

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