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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.06, 1,819.67 and 521.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.06, 1,819.67 and 521.10 is: 781.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.06 : 1,819.67 = 521.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.06/1,819.67 = 521.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.06x = 1,819.67 × 521.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.06x = 948,227.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,227.43/1,214.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.04

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