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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.22, 1,821.02 and 520.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.22, 1,821.02 and 520.55 is: 780.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.22 : 1,821.02 = 520.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.22/1,821.02 = 520.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.22x = 1,821.02 × 520.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.22x = 947,931.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,931.96/1,214.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.69

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