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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.44, 1,821.67 and 520.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.44, 1,821.67 and 520.66 is: 780.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.44 : 1,821.67 = 520.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.44/1,821.67 = 520.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.44x = 1,821.67 × 520.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.44x = 948,468.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,468.10/1,214.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.99

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