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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.95, 1,821.06 and 520.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.95, 1,821.06 and 520.86 is: 781.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.95 : 1,821.06 = 520.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.95/1,821.06 = 520.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.95x = 1,821.06 × 520.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.95x = 948,517.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,517.31/1,213.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.35

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