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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.08, 1,821.29 and 520.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.08, 1,821.29 and 520.76 is: 781.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.08 : 1,821.29 = 520.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.08/1,821.29 = 520.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.08x = 1,821.29 × 520.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.08x = 948,454.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,454.98/1,214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.21

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