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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.19, 1,820.89 and 520.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.19, 1,820.89 and 520.67 is: 780.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.19 : 1,820.89 = 520.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.19/1,820.89 = 520.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.19x = 1,820.89 × 520.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.19x = 948,071.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,071.09/1,214.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.83

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